School: Garryross
- Location:
- Garryross, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Uí Eochagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0995, Page 413
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- (continued from previous page)commenced. When churning about ten minutes it was noticed that the dash became very heavy wondering as it was unusual the lid was lifted of the churn to have a peep. Their surprise was great on seeing the churn so loaded with butter. Soon after that someone went into the barn and was shocked to see all the little bits of sticks also loaded with butter. A messenger was sent for the priest and he arrived. He told them to find out who of their neighbours were losing butter and to divide what they had as they thought fair. This was done and the next churning was the same as usual.
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- Collector
- Gráinne Ni Giolla Seanain
- Gender
- Female
