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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Lic Snámha (roll number 11849)

Location:
Lixnaw, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Gabriel
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410, Page 374

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  1. Local Industries - Starch-Making

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    Long ago starch was a cottage industry as it was made from potatoes. At first they were washed very clean and peeled, then they were grated into pulp and placed in a muslin cloth. They were then squeezed into a basin and spring water was added and it was allowed to remain so for a day or two. The water came to the top whilst the starch sunk to the bottom, the liquid on top was thrown away and fresh water was added and the mixture was allowed to stand for a day or two as before. The starch which was in a lump in the bottom was then taken out and spread in a white cloth neath the rays of the sun and left
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jenny Trant
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lixnaw, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr Tom Trant
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Lixnaw, Co. Kerry