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School: Cnocán Mhichil Naofa (Clochar)

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Claremorris, Co. Mayo
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0098, Page 415

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  1. The Care of Our Farm Animals

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    Farm Animals -
    Horses, Cows, Donkeys, Sheep, Goats Pigs, Calfs, Hens, Chickens, Geese, Turkeys, Ducks.
    Domestic Animald -
    Cat, Dog, Ferret.
    The names the cows have got are Daisy, Violet, Poll, Pansy. When driving the cows we say howah, howah. We tie the cows with chains. A horshoe is supposed to bring goof luck to the cows and is placed on the stable door. The old people used to put the sign of the cross
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Clarke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardroe, Co. Mayo