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School: Newtown, Fertullagh

Location:
Newtownlow, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
K. Shumacher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0732, Page 111

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0732, Page 111

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  1. Churning (continued)

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    butter-spades and then the butter is worked and washed to get the buttermilk out of it. When this is done the salt is put in and thoroughly mixed through it, then it is formed into pound rolls and papered.
    Buttermilk is used for baking, drinking and also for taking ink stains out of clothes.
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  2. The Local Forge

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    There is one forge in our district. The smith's name is Mick Egan. Their people have been smiths for many years.
    Mick Egan's forge is beside a crossroads on the side of a road. There is a galvanised iron roof on Mick Egan's forge and the walls are made of stones and mortar ; the floor
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eric Redding
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Atticonor, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Redding
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Atticonor, Co. Westmeath