School: An Cheapach (roll number 14508)

Location:
Cappagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seosamh G. Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0046, Page 0138

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    Flummery was also made out of this in the following way.

    Flummery was also made out of this in the following way. The S[?] was put down to boil for about two hours, until it was thick. This was what was called "flummery". Smóidín was a mixture of oatmeal and milk & considered a lovely drink
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    1. products
      1. food products (~3,601)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seosamh G. Ó Cléirigh
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Ballygar, Co. Galway
  2. One bird in the hand, is worth two in the bush.
    One swallow never made a summer.
    A rain bow in the morning is the shepherds (delight) warning.
    A rainbow at night is the shepherds delight.
    A hungry eye sees far.
    A little pot is soon hot.
    An empty barrel makes most sound.
    The longest way round is the shortest way home
    Tears are not the only proof of sorrow, nor the best ones.
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