School: Gleann an Chairthe (roll number 13345)
- Location:
- Glencar, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Seán Mag Ualghairg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0193, Page 197
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It is about sixty years ago since Manorhamilton Church was built. Some time after that there was a big wind. One morning when the neighbors went out they were shocked and amazed to see it levelled to the grond.
At that time Father Charles lynn a young Priest was selected by the Bishop to go to America to gather funds to help to build a new Church. The next time it was buit more carefully.
In the year nineteen thirty two the Cross was knocked off Manorhamilton Church.
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About thirty five or forty years ago Creameries were first established. It was Father Stephen M Ternan who got the Creamery established in Lurganboy is in the bentre of the parish of Killasnett
Before creameries were built farmer's wives churned and made butter at home. The butter was put into a Firkin or a butt. A firkin is narrow at each end and is wide in the centre. It is like a barrel.(continues on next page)
