School: Keelogues (roll number 13183)

Location:
Keeloges New, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Cheallaigh
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  1. The animals that the farmers in this district keep on their land are cows, pigs, sheep and horses. The cows are kept in a stable called the cow house, and straw is used as bedding for them. A medal is sometimes hung up in the barn to keep away harm from the cattle.
    The horse does most of the work on the farm. He ploughs and harrows the land, and draws home the turf.
    There was once a man who lived near Carramore lake. One night
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Danganmore, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    James Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Danganmore, Co. Mayo