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School: Lisnagirl (2)

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Lismagiril, Co. Cavan
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Caitlín Ní Thaicnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1005, Page 361

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    the first in the district to sell a chest of tea. An ounce of tea that time was thought to be a big amount, and a pound of sugar was as much as any farmer bought. The people were stronger than nowadays. Bad teeth were never heard of because that hard food never stuck in the holes in the teeth. No mugs nor cups were used but wooden noggins were used instead. The people grew rye and made rye bread.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. products
      1. food products (~3,601)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Treasa Ní Fhiacha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Greaghadossan, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Cáit Bean Uí Fhloinn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismagiril, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Seán Ó Floinn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismagiril, Co. Cavan