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School: Tomena

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Gortullaghan, Co. Cavan
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T. Mac Uidhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0963, Page 505

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  1. A Composition

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    Sowens is a sort of porridge. It is made by putting oatmeal in a tank and pour boiling on it and leaving it stept. It is then strained through a strainer and the water is used to make bread and is sometimes drunk as a cure for heart disease. It is sometimes given to young turkeys.
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  2. Boxty

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    Boxty
    When boxty is being made, the first thing required is potatoes. They are peeled and then grated and put into a cloth and wrung tightly until all the water is squeesed out of them. Then they are put on a bread board and mixed with flour and boiled potatoes then little cakes are made and put in a pot of water to boil.
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    Topics
    1. products
      1. food products (~3,601)
        1. bread (~2,063)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Brigid Mc Govern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derryvahan, Co. Cavan