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School: Gleann Buidhe (roll number 14847)

Location:
Gleann Buí, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Rúibe, Bean Uí Cinóir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0198, Page 150

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  1. The Potato Crop (continued)

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    The names of some of the potatoes are Irish Queens, Epicures, Champions and Aran Banners.
    Potatoes were used instead of starch long ago. The potatoes were grated and then strained and left to shire and the water was poured off and then the starch was ready for use.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Daisy Gault
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gleann Buí, Co. Liatroma
    Informant
    Mr John Dermot
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    38
    Address
    Gort na Liobairte, Co. Liatroma