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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0999, Page 151

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    “At dinner-time, long ago the people collected...”

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    At dinner-time, long ago the people collected round a basket of potatoes which was placed sometimes on a table, and sometimes in the floor. There was a noggin of milk for everyone. Each person took a potatoe and peeled it with his fingers, a spoon, or a knife. He placed a piece of butter in this, sometimes or sprinkled it with salt and then ate it. He then washed it down with a draught of buttermilk or sweet-milk
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Elaine Whyte
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Edenburt, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs Whyte
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Edenburt, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr Whyte
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Edenburt, Co. Cavan