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School: Ceis (roll number 15342)

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Proinnsias Ó Hainín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0186, Page 351

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    the churn and in Summer time cold water is used.
    Long ago before the creameries were established the people had to churn before the Sun would rise. The butter was put into ferkins and it was sold every three months at the market.
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  2. Churning

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    Churning is the process of turning milk into butter. The milk is allowed to stand for some time in shallow pans and then the cream is churned.
    We have a churn at home which is fixed on a stand. There are four wheels attached to the stand which allow the churn to revolve. It is worked by a handle screwed
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    Language
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    Collector
    Maureen Benson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ceathrú Mhic Leannánaigh, Co. Shligigh
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    Mrs B. Benson
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    Ceathrú Mhic Leannánaigh, Co. Shligigh