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School: Cúl na Fearna

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Coolnafarna, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0107, Page 285

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  1. Churning

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    There are a lot of different beliefs connected with churning in our district. For days previous to churning the housewife gathers the cream in a crock. When a sufficient quantity is gathered the housewife cleans the churn and prepares for churning. She puts the cream into the churn and then places the cross and the lid is then screwed on. When it is ready a live coal is place under the churn and a grain of salt is shook
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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
    Gretta Geraghty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leo, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Mahon
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leo, Co. Mayo