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School: Baile Mhic Citheóla (roll number 14759)

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Ballymackeehola, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Mac Giolla Bharraigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0145, Page 254

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  1. Churning Customs (continued)

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    bring in a sod of turf and leave it in place of the coal.
    If a red-haired girl comes into the house while churning is in progress it is a sign of bad luck.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. butter and churns (~3,280)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James A. P. Gilvarry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathoma, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs T. Browne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballymackeehola, Co. Mayo