School: Drumandoora N.S. (roll number 12123)

Location:
Drom an Dúdhoire, Co. an Chláir
Teachers:
Liam Mac Aodhaire Liam Airley
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  1. On the fifth day God made animals of all KInds namely Cow, Ass, Horse, Pig, Sheep. The Cow is a very useful animals to Man. First she provides him with milk and she rears a calf every year. The flesh is also used for meat. The Horse is also a useful animal. He does everykind of work for Man such as ploughing, Mowing, Harrowing and caring. The Donkey also enables Man to perform his work and should never be ill-treated.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Mac Mahon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Na hAcraí, Co. an Chláir
    Informant
    Peter Mac Mahon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Na hAcraí, Co. an Chláir