School: Dillonsbridge (roll number 8501)

Location:
Philpotstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
A.B. Ní Chumhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0687, Page 026

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0687, Page 026

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    this is clear the butter is done. Water is poured in while churning to put a good colour on the butter. The butter is gathered together with the hand. Then it is divided into two parts and lifted by the hand. A bit of it is lifted and weighed. If it weighs 1lb. it is taken and clapped with the butter spades into the shape of a brick. Buttermilk is used for drinking, breadmaking, and it is given to the pigs.
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