22kg slab of ancient 'bog butter' discovered on Donegal farm

The large block of butter was discovered in a field in West Donegal. Picture: NW Newspix

The large block of butter was discovered in a field in West Donegal. Picture: NW Newspix

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024 - 17:16
Chris McNulty

A slab of butter believed to be hundreds of years old has been uncovered by '"pure luck" on a Donegal farm.

The ancient butter was unearthed while work was ongoing at Micheál Boyle's farm at Loughfad, Portnoo.

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