Milking Machine at Corkagh Estate
Photo of the mobile milking machine in a field at Corkagh Estate.
© South Dublin Libraries.Milking Machine at Corkagh Estate
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Milking Machine at Corkagh Estate
Photo of the mobile milking machine in a field at Corkagh Estate.
© South Dublin Libraries.At Corkagh Farm, cows were milked into vans out in the fields, and milk was supplied to clients in Clondalkin and further afield. The milking machine took over from the time-consuming system of hand-milking that had previously been a feature of dairy work in Corkagh.
Corkagh Dairy Delivery Vans Leave Corkagh
A photo of Corkagh Dairy milk delivery vans leaving Corkagh.
© South Dublin Libraries.Corkagh Dairy Delivery Vans Leave Corkagh
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Corkagh Dairy Delivery Vans Leave Corkagh
A photo of Corkagh Dairy milk delivery vans leaving Corkagh.
© South Dublin Libraries.Dairy farming became big business at Corkagh. With mechanisation, the numbers of cattle increased. Four men worked in the dairy and more were engaged in milk distribution, with up to five delivery vans. This photo shows the vans leaving the dairy full of milk for delivery.
Saving Hay in Corkagh
Photo of a man on a tractor saving the hay in a field on Corkagh Estate.
© South Dublin Libraries.Saving Hay in Corkagh
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Saving Hay in Corkagh
Photo of a man on a tractor saving the hay in a field on Corkagh Estate.
© South Dublin Libraries.Hay was also harvested every year at Corkagh, and extra help had to be found during this busy time. Local labourers came with threshing machines and two-pronged forks to gather and bail the hay. The Colley family always made sure that the workers were well looked after, with a full meal at lunch time and tea at breaks.