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1. Burning of Lime in Kilns (continued)

   

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   was cooled off the lime and ashes were scatted out on the land. Owing to the scarcity of lime-stone the work had to be discontinued.

   

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2. Churnmaking

   

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   Half a century ago there was a man who was very handy at woodwork. A man who can do work like this is called a copper. The man about whom I cam now going to speak lived in the townland of Dernageer, Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim. His name is Martin McTiernan. He is still alive, and well and is over 80 years of age. He could make firkins, churns, butter tubs etc. These were made of oak timber. His tools consisted of a cleaver for uplifting the oak, to make it fitting for the vessel required. "Draw knives" for cleaning the staves for churns etc. A "jointer" for jointing the staves to have them close

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   Topics

   1. activities
      1. economic activities
         1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
         2. agriculture (~2,659)
            1. butter and churns (~3,280)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Mrs James Kelliher

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   40

   Address

   Derrynahona, Co. Leitrim