School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 10_039

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 10_039

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    the churn is given a rolling motion to gather the butter. The people say that the churning is made when there is no butter on the lid of the churn.
    Hot water is poured on the churning in Winter time to expedite the operation of the churning. When the churning is finished a dish is got and it is well washed with boiling water, then the butter is taken out and washed in cold water to take the milk out of the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. butter and churns (~3,280)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowcanada, Co. Mayo