School: Monedarragh, Mostrim (roll number 7642)
- Location:
- Monadarragh, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhealláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0770, Page 110
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- "To make Flummery from the "Sowens", stir the sowens, strain it into a pot or saucepan, boil it like stirabout, and eat it with sweet milk.
The old people used to say that Flummery was good for liver complaints.
- Informant
- Mrs Ross
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Clonca, Co. Longford
- To make flummery - Steep oaten meal in water for several hours. Stir well, strain off the liquid and boil for about half an hour.
