School: St Peter's, Phibsboro

Location:
Phibsborough, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Ss. Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0799, Page 244

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  1. XML School: St Peter's, Phibsboro
  2. XML Page 244
  3. XML “The Dallóg”
  4. XML “The Afterbirth of Cows”
  5. XML “The Udder”

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    it was considered safe to allow the calf to nibble up straws and blades of grass.
    The tine holes enabled the young calf to breathe freely during the nine days period.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. The Afterbirth of Cows.
    The After birth of cows was known as the 'Cleanings' among the farmers of Farney. The disposal of the after-birth was carefully regulated by custom. On no account was it to be buried. It was always placed high up on a bush as ato be well out of the way of prowling dogs and was left there until it had completely disappeared through the action of wind and weather.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Séamus Breathnach
    Gender
    Male
  3. The "Udder"
    An animal's udder was always spoken of as the 'Elder'. The term 'udder' was never heard. I have been unable to trace the origin of this word 'Elder'. Is it of Irish origin
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.