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School: Derrynananta

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Derrynananta Lower, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mrs O' Regan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0965, Page 046

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  1. The Potato Crop (continued)

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    The Epicures are an early variety. The most common to be found in this district are "Kerr Pinks" and "Victors".
    In olden times potatoes were used as starch. They were washed thoroughly and grated and the water squeezed into a vessel. When this water settles the starch remains on the bottom. Then there is boiling water poured in on it and it is ready for use.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy Mc Govern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Moneensauran, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Govern
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Moneensauran, Co. Cavan