School: Fahan Lower (roll number 14506)

Location:
Fahan Lower, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
R. Ó Cléirigh
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  1. Our cows have got no names. The byres are built of stone with a boarded roof. There are places for each cow. They are separated with a very thick board, and some others are built with cement. The cows are tied with chains and sometimes strong ropes. If a stranger milks the cows they do not give all their milk.
    The stables for the horses are built in the same way. We have one horse and it is called Johnny. The horses have a manger in which they use for eating purposes. The horses are tied with a rope and sometimes with a chain. Some people put up horse shoes to bring good luck.
    Pig houses are also built with a stone with a wooden roof and a wooden floor. The pigs do not be tied, and there is no separation between them, except when
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Elizabeth Black
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Muineagh, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr J Black
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    42
    Address
    Muineagh, Co. Donegal