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School: Rathmorrel (roll number 10545)

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Rathmorrel, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Anraoí Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417, Page 067

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    cabin and the other in her hand, and milk flowing from it into a bucket.
    One of the watchers cautiously opened the door and entering he pulled out his knife and cut down the rope to which large knobs of butter adhered. He took the rope home with him. From that day forward the Nelan family had no trouble in making butter.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gerald Lawlor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisduff, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs Casey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    54
    Address
    Caherulla, Co. Kerry