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School: Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson) (roll number 15283)

Location:
Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Nábla Nic Amhlaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1054, Page 454

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  1. Custom of Sending Cattle to the Hills

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    The farmers around this district used to sen their cattle to the hills to be grazed during the summer. That custom is stopped now. At present the farmers send away ewes and lambs. The district to which they are sent is called Lough Barra and Cumoine. One place is really a continuation of the other. This district lies about twelve miles from here. 1/6 a head for sheep is paid.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nábla Nic Amhlaidhé
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Informant
    Mrs Hanlon
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    85
    Address
    Tuaim, Co. Donegal