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School: Na Tearmoinn (C.) (roll number 8932)

Location:
Tarmon East, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Margt. Meskell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 483

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  1. Churning (continued)

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    On churning day, the woman of the house was watchful that every one should take a dreas of the churn. Neglect to do this was supposed to bring bad luck.
    Big farmers used barrels in which to make the butter. The work was easier as two people were working together.
    There were many "piseogs" in this district. Neighbours who were not friendly were supposed to carry the milk from each other. A clutch of eggs found buried in a meadow was sure to bring trouble on churning day.
    People returning from a funeral are very unwelcome visitors. They are said to bring bad luck.
    May Day was always looked on with suspicion by butter makers and visitors on that day got a very cold reception.
    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
    Mary J. Barrett
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dooncaha, Co. Kerry