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1. A Local Song (continued)

   “Young men and maidens I pray lend an ear,”

   

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   I certainly said I would make her my bride,
   Then from his scabbard a small sword he drew
   With a heart unrelenting he pierced his breast thro'
   And as he was dying these words he did say
   Leave me down by young Betsy of Ballintownbray.

   

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2. Starchmaking

   

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   Early potatoes were best for starch making as they were rich in starch. Starch was made mostly in July when the potatoes were starchy. The potatoes were washed well and they grated over a bucket or basin and made into a soft liquid. The liquid was put into a white linen bag and it was squeezed by hand. What came through the linen bag was let drop into a clean basin. A little water was added and also some blue from the shop. This liquid was left out in the sun to dry. When dry it became hard and white. It was then lifted from the basin and placed

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Thomas Byrne

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Liscuillew Lower, Co. Leitrim

   Informant

   Peter Flynn

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Moneenatieve, Co. Leitrim