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School: Kilmuckridge

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Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
L. Mac Donnell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0887, Page 059

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  1. Churning

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    I have never seen any of the old fashioned methods of churning in use in this district, though I have been informed that up to 10 or 12 years ago the up & down plunge or dash method was quite general.
    This was carried out by means of a long dash which consisted of a long handle 5 or 6 ft in length & having a cross piece fitted at the end, long enough to enter the churn at its narrowest part (near the middle). [Drawing of churn & dash].
    The churn was fitted with a tight fitting lid - but there was a vent hole in the top to admit of more air when required. Through this centre hole the "shaft" or handle of the dash worked up & down.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. butter and churns (~3,280)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Carberry
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    65
    Address
    Litter Beg, Co. Wexford