School: Cill na dTor, Dún Mánmhaí (roll number 16254)
- Location:
- Kilnadur, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Donnabháin
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- XML “A Favourite Dish During Bad Times”
- XML “Balm-Tea”
- XML “A Short Account of the Life of Mrs O'Sullivan”
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- (continued from previous page)In the morning some newly milked milk was strained into the pot and the whole thing stirred well. The mixture was regarded as delicious curds-and-whey. It made a delightful breakfast dish.
- Balm was found plentifully. It was collected and dried in the sun. When perfectly dried it made fine tea. It was prepared as we prepare tea now.
- Mrs. O'Sullivan was born at Mallow, about three miles from Kilnadur N. S. in Feb 1845. Her parents were caretakers for Mr. Buttimer. At the age of five she went to school in a house belonging to Mr. Buttimer. The teacher's name was Denis Kelleher known as Donnsach. The books were bought there in the nearest town.
Mrs. O'Sullivan was taught(continues on next page)