Discover the important place of the cow in traditional Irish farm life, from the byre and daily milking to the milk, cream and butter that helped feed the family.

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The Cow, the Byre & Milking – At the Heart of the Farm

Remembering the Ireland We Once Knew

For generations, the cow was at the heart of the Irish farm. She provided milk for the family and helped supply some of the most important foods in the farmhouse kitchen.

Morning and evening, milking was part of the daily rhythm of country life. The cows were brought into the byre, where they were cared for through the changing seasons.

Fresh milk could be used for drinking, while cream was saved for making butter and other household foods. Nothing was wasted.

The byre was an important part of the farm, especially during the winter months, and caring for the animals was a responsibility that continued every day of the year.

This beautifully illustrated RareGer card remembers the cows, the byre, the milking stool and the hardworking hands that kept the farmhouse supplied.

From the cow to the pail, from the pail to the table — a simple part of Irish country life that sustained generations.

Digital download

Your purchase includes:

• A5 high-resolution PDF

• High-resolution JPG

• Suitable for printing at home or professionally

• A beautiful digital keepsake

Price

£3.50