School: St Mary's, Buncrana

Location:
Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Bhraonáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1111, Page 430

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  1. Churning
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    An elderly relative of mine living in the country is very particular about the way churning should be done.
    She is somewhat superstitious, she expects any person entering while the churning is being done to lift the staff and churn for a few minutes. First of all a person entering is expected to say "God bless your work - your cows, and mil." She would not lend anything while the Churning is going on.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. butter and churns (~3,280)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Charles Armour
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballymacarry, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs Armour
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    48
    Occupation
    Widow
    Address
    Ballymacarry, Co. Donegal