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School: Newtownmanor (roll number 4905)

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Newtownmanor, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
P. Mac Néill (Nelson)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0199, Page 433

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  1. Churning (continued)

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    calving. Some people don't like to give away milk on May day. Also they don't like to give it away without putting salt on it. It is unlucky to strain milk before you give it away.
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  2. Churning

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    There is also a machine for churning. It is made thus:- First there is a long coil of iron beside the roof of the dairy. Then there is a long pole going from one gable to the other. In the middle of this pole there is a hole into which the the dash is put. At the end of the pole there is another pole or stick coming downwards and the person catches this and thus the churning is made.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. butter and churns (~3,280)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Flanagan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Faslowart, Co. Leitrim