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School: Seefin (B. & C.) (roll number 12874)

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Seefin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
James P. Byrne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0096G, Page 06_037

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  1. A Churning (continued)

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    it. It takes about half-an hour to make a churning. We work the churn with our hands. You would know the churning is made when the butter comes on the dash. When the butter is made is is taken out with two butter spades and put into a dish, then it is salted, and ready for using. The butter milk is used for making bread, it is also given to pigs for a drink. Some people sell the butter.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. butter and churns (~3,280)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Hughes
    Gender
    Female