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Farm kitchen, Co Clare, Ireland
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Farm kitchen, Co Clare, Ireland
A farmer and his wife sit in front of a peat fire over which a kettle boils in their farmhouse kitchen. County Clare, Ireland. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1990
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1990 1990s Burning Clare Clock Dunn Farmer Farmhouse Fireplace Kitchen Nineties Peat Philip Spartan
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In this evocative photograph, taken in the 1990s, a farmer and his wife sit in the heart of their humble farmhouse kitchen in County Clare, Ireland. The room is filled with the warm, comforting glow of a peat fire, which crackles and pops as it burns open in the fireplace. A kettle sits atop the fire, its steam gently rising as it heats up, ready to provide a hot beverage on this chilly Irish morning. The scene is one of simple, rustic charm. The spartan table, adorned with a few worn wooden chairs, sits in the center of the room, while a clock ticks away on the wall, keeping time in this idyllic setting. The farmer and his wife, dressed in practical clothing, seem content in their surroundings, their faces etched with the lines of hard work and the passage of time. The use of peat as fuel for heating and cooking was once a common practice in rural Ireland, particularly in areas where other forms of energy were scarce. The image of the farmer and his wife by the peat fire is a reminder of a bygone era, one where the rhythms of the land and the changing seasons shaped daily life. This photograph, taken by renowned Irish photographer Philip Dunn, captures the essence of rural Ireland and the resilience of its people. It is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures and the deep connection to the land that defines the farming community in County Clare and beyond.
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