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School: Tearmonn, Cill Chaoi

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An Tearmann Thiar, Co. an Chláir
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Máire Ní Chathaláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0628, Page 239

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    in the garden and covered with earth hay and straw, and they are left about six months in the ground.
    The potatoes used in this district are Leaguers and Epicures(Early Potatoes) Aran Banners, Aran Victors, Flounders, and Kerrs Pink.
    Kerrs Pink are considered the best and are the greatest favourite.
    Starch was made from potatoes and was thought excellent starch. The potatoes were grated very finely and the water was boiled till it thickened and was used as starch.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Culhane
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cill Chaoi, Co. an Chláir
    Informant
    Mr Michael Miscall
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Cill Chaoi, Co. an Chláir