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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 0620

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    and Mrs Dunne.
    Making of butter was work which interested many people long ago. The people used to gather a "firkin" of butter and sell it in Sligo. It was by butter-making and spinning that most people made their living. Mrs Keenan of Carnaree was supposed to be the best butter-maker in Co Sligo.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Dáithí
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Peter Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo