School: Gleann Iascaigh (roll number 16363)

Location:
Bellafarney, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Bríd, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0167, Page 0626

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0167, Page 0626

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  1. Flummery was very much used in olden times but it is not used now. The oats was ground in a quern at that time. The hull was not removed so the oatmeal could not be boiled for porridge.
    Flummery was made by steeping the crushed oats to soak in "soft" water. It was left to stand for a week. Then it was put through a strainer and boiled until thick. It was ready for eating and was a very appetising meal eaten with milk or butter.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. products
      1. food products (~3,601)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paud Al. Kilgannon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Camcuill, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Pat Kilgannon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Gleneasky, Co. Sligo