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School: Carn an Ríogh (roll number 11619)

Location:
Carrownree, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0184, Page 0504

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    a half burned sod. This was supposed to prevent all fairy power with regards to churning.
    Buttermilk is used in various ways in this district such as feeding young calves and pigs. Boiled buttermilk and sugar is regarded as one of the best cures for influenza in this district.
    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
    Caitlín Ní Dáithí
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Patrick Davey
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo