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School: Monaghan (Convent, Girls) (roll number 359)

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Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Sr Síle
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0956, Page 217

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  2. Churns and Churning

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    Churns and Churning
    There were two kinds of Churns - revolving and staff-churns. The former are much smaller than the latter, and hold only a small quantity of milk. In the working of the revolving-churn, a handle was turned, and in this way, the milk was dashed about sufficiently to form eyes of butter. More strength is needed yo work the staff churn; as the staff has to be constantly drawn up and
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