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School: Banagher (B.)

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Banagher, Co. Offaly
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Séamus Ó Maoilchéire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0816, Page 410

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    birth of the calf is called "Beastings". It is customary to boil the Beastings and so make a type of Blanc Mange. This is then eaten and is nice to taste. It is customary to start all sowing operations, etc., on a Friday.
    Jas J. Mulhare
    As seen by myself in locality
    14/5/38
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    James J. Mulhare
    Gender
    Male