School: Lorg an Iarla (roll number 13590)

Location:
Lurganearly, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
E. Ní Choilldubh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0942, Page 044

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0942, Page 044

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  1. In olden times Boxty bread was used and oaten bread and potato bread was used. Bread was made from wheat meal and oaten meal and from boiled potatoes and raw ones. There was no flour in olden times. There were two stones for a grindstone. Milk was used for making bread.
    There were no marks put on the tops of the cakes. What the bread was made in it was called a wooden dish. Oaten bread was made in the front of the fire standing against a support. It was called a gridiron and was made of iron.
    Griddle bread was made for a wedding or a big tea party. The people might get a half stone of flour to make a special cake.
    Boxty bread was made in this way.
    The raw potatoes were
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Sheridan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Altnamackan, Co. Armagh