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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Béal Átha na Sluagh

Location:
Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Sr. M. Oiliféar
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0029, Page 0121

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  1. Churning

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    Long ago the people churned by putting the cream in a large bottle and shaking it until the butter was seen on the top. Then they added a little cold water and shook it gently to gather the butter, then they let it run into a basin and then they were able to gather the butter and make it up.
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    Mrs. Mullins,
    Mackney Lodge,
    Ballinasloe.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Churning

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    Not so long ago people churned with the old fashion churn and dash. Now they have machine churns which are shaped like a barrel and suspended on a frame and worked by a handle. It spins round and round until the butter is formed on the milk. The butter is then taken off and made into rolls for use.
    Got from,
    Mrs. S. Kelly,
    Brackernagh,
    Ballinasloe.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. butter and churns (~3,280)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs S. Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Brackernagh (Persse), Co. Galway