School: Kilmuckridge
- Location:
- Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: L. Mac Donnell
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- I have never seen any of the old fashioned methods of churning in use in this district, though I have been informed that up to 10 or 12 years ago the up & down plunge or dash method was quite general.
This was carried out by means of a long dash which consisted of a long handle 5 or 6 ft in length & having a cross piece fitted at the end, long enough to enter the churn at its narrowest part (near the middle). [Drawing of churn & dash].
The churn was fitted with a tight fitting lid - but there was a vent hole in the top to admit of more air when required. Through this centre hole the "shaft" or handle of the dash worked up & down.(continues on next page)- Informant
- Mrs Carberry
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 65
- Address
- Litter Beg, Co. Wexford