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School: Robertson (roll number 13372)

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Ballintra, Co. Donegal
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Somhairle Mac Ádhaimh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1033, Page 119

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    to an hour to churn. In winter, hot water is used in the churn and in summer cold water is used. When it is taken from the churn, it is put into wooden tubs called “butts” and salted. Then it is made into rolls and sold in market. It is said that butter can be taken from the churn by witch-craft. The butter milk is used for making porridge and is also used for drinking at a dinner of potatoes and salt.
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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
    Bob Moore
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Murvagh Upper Glebe, Co. Donegal