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School: Camdhoire (roll number 14573)

Location:
Camderrynabinnia, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Ní Dhubhchon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119C, Page 05_032

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  1. An Chuigeann

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    Long ago the churn people used was worked with the feet. Later on thy were worked with the hands. Now-a-days the people have machine churns. The Irish name we call a churn is a cuigeann.
    We make a churning twice a week in summer and once a week in winter. If a stranger comes in while one is making a churning, he should help with it or else the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. butter and churns (~3,280)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    David Conlon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Camderrynabinnia, Co. Mayo