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School: Carn an Ríogh (roll number 11619)

Location:
Carrownree, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0184, Page 0628

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    the butter would be taken away by the fairies if this was not done. While churning was going on the people would not allow anything out of the house.
    Some people believe about these superstitious things up to the present day.
    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
    Collector
    Éilís Nic Siacus
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mrs Davey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo