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School: Walshestown (roll number 3245)

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Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
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Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 428

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    Oaten bread was the only bread eaten in former years. As a result the old people had very good teeth. It was made by getting some water and oaten meal and when mixed it was put on a griddle in squares and baked. The squares were kept turned for about three quarters of an hour. Then they were fully cooked. Fish and vegetables were eaten oftener long ago than
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