School: Killasnett (roll number 9533)

Location:
Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Oirealla
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    Here is a story I recently heard of the taking of butter from a neighbours churn. The ale was told to me by a man who had it told directly to him from by the woman concerned. His method of narration gave me to understand that he was not sceptical. This was an intelligent woman," he said "and above the ordinary I dont belive much in superstitions by I could not disregard the story she told me. She had five cows and for a number of years was getting no butter from her churn.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English