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    eaten vegetables were not eaten either. Some people ate late at night and others did not.
    Eggs were always eaten on Easter Sunday.
    Noggins, made of wood, were used before cups were used.
    Times are changed since then and if you suggested the plain fare mentioned before you would be laughed at.
    Everyone eats white shop bread and tea now a days and porridge is nearly unheard of.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. products
      1. food products (~3,601)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Finglas
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baltrasna, Co. Meath
    Informant
    John Finglas
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Baltrasna, Co. Meath