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School: Termonfeckin

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Tearmann Feichín, Co. Lú
Teacher:
T. Ó Corcoráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0675, Page 422

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    We have two horses on our farm. Their names are "Fanny" and "Princy". When driving the horses the men say "go on" "Hip back" means turn to the right. "Way" means stop. When catching a horse you should say "way" or "Come here boy". Some horses are hard to catch. Such horses are entised by a "pinch of oats"
    Our stable has a slated roof. There are two stalls for the horses. The is also a pot of holding oats in each stall. The stable has a paved floor. There are pegs in the wall for hanging the harness. The horses are tied to a manger with a rope. The horse has a halter is attached to the rope hanging from the manger.
    The horses have to be shod about every three months It is Mr. Byrne who shoes the
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    Language
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    Collector
    Paddy Quail
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tearmann Feichín, Co. Lú
    Informant
    Mr L. Quail
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tearmann Feichín, Co. Lú