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School: Cartrún

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Cartronavally, Co. Roscommon
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Cáit, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0230, Page 192

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    Home made starch.
    The Irish people have always been remarkable throughout the continent for their thrifty labour and one of their principal products was that of home made starch.
    Up to the present day the majority of them make it from their own potatoes in this form. The potatoes are first washed thoroughly with hot water and then with cold water.
    They are then peeled until they all appear as white as snow.
    The larger ones are then chosen and grated
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Smith
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tawnycurry, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Mrs Smith
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    44
    Address
    Tawnycurry, Co. Leitrim