School: Droichead na Daoile (roll number 14736)

Location:
Lackalustraun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ghallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0151, Page 385

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  1. There are many farm animals on our farm namely cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, horses, pigs, calves, cats and dogs. We keep hens, ducks, turkeys, geese and guinea hens also.
    The cows are tied with chains to stakes in the cowhouse. They are tied around the neck and are known by different names such as "the Branded, the Polly, the "Drimín" and the maol. The calves are tied in the
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
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