School: Inis Uí Dhrisceoil, An Sciobairín
- Location:
- Inishodriscol, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Donncha Ó Donnabháin
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- (continued from previous page)Up to forty year ago Querns were in use in every house on the Island. The grinding was usually done by night. A home made linen sheet used to be spread on the table and the Quern placed on this sheet.
The wheat was first heated in a pot at over the fire, & thus hardened before being ground.
Some of the ground flour was eaten as "réabún". Sometimes the ground flour was boiled with water and used as gruel for supper.
From:
John McCarthy, (73 years)
Hare Island West,
Church Cross,
Skibbereen,
Co. Cork
N.B. Michael Driscoll- now residing in Hare Island- but born on Calf's Island which lies due west of Hare Island- told me that his family when living on(continues on next page)- Informant
- John Mc Carthy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 73
- Address
- Inishodriscol, Co. Cork