School: Gleann Tochair (roll number 16611)

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   of the fire against support in an upright position. The support was called a bread-iron.
   Boxty bread was made from raw potatoes. They were first peeled and grated and then flour was added to the mixture. Then it was put on the frying-pan and cooked on it. It was usually made around Hallow Eve. *[A mark of a cross was cut on the top of it to let out the air when it was being cooked.]
   The flour bread was made from wheat. Some flour was put into a dish and a little salt and baking-soda added. Then it was kneaded with milk and when they had no milk they kneaded it with water. It was placed in the oven to cook.*
   Potato cake was made from boiled potatoes. The potatoes were peeled and pounded very finely with the bottom of a can. A little salt and flour was added

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   1. táirgí
      1. táirgí bia (~3,601)
         1. arán (~2,063)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Eliza Doherty

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   50

   Address

   Gleann Tóchair, Co. Dhún na nGall

   Informant

   Ellen Toland

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Gleann Tóchair, Co. Dhún na nGall