Item 16 - Bog-Butter

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UGA P133/5/3/16

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Bog-Butter

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  • [197-]-1997

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2 files, c. 200pp

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File includes research notes and articles by Etienne Rynne relating to finds of bog-butter in locations in co. Galway, such as Ballygar, 1983; Lattoon Bog, Ahascragh, Co. Galway, 1997. Correspondence between Rynne and Mary Cahill, Irish Antiquities Division, National Museum of Ireland (1985); Michael Ryan, Keeper of Irish Antiquities, National Museum of Ireland; and Aine O'Neill, Irish folklife division, National Museum of Ireland. 1991; Andy Halpin, Irish Antiquities Division, 1997; and other related letters. The correspondence discusses the various finds of bog-butter, transfer to the National Museum and related matters. Includes copy of MS report by Etienne Rynne entitled "Bog Butter from Pollacapple, Co. Galway."

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      15/11/2018
      16/07/2025

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