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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cluain Meala

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Greenan, Co. Waterford
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An tSr. Treasa le Muire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 116

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  1. Butter-Making

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    In the days before machinery came into use, the making of butter was done in a very simple manner.
    Long years ago even in the days of the Old Testament butter was in use. How it was make we can only guess. Our great grandmother make it in wooden tubs or churns.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. butter and churns (~3,280)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Minchin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary