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Michael Aspel, digging 'turf' (Peat).
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Graham Hembrough
2013
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Graham Hembrough
The West of Ireland is well known for its tradition of burning Peat for fuel. It can be a wet, heavy and labour intensive job when undertaken this way. It has also shaped the landscape significantly in areas such as Connemara and Mayo.
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