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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0036, Page 0193

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    formerly. The marks used in the bread were crosses, and squares. This was done because it was supposed to raise higher. The vessel used for baking was a griddle. The griddle was made of metal. Bread was never baked in front of the fire against a support. The special kind of bread used in rare occasions was pea bread. The peas were boiled and water was added in kneading.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Hynes
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Colesgrove, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Thomas Ryder
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gortroe, Co. Galway