School: Leac Dhearg (Lickerrig)

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1. Farm Animals - Horse

   

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   Two horses are kept by most farmers in locality. All the work on farm is done by the horses. Horses have names; Fanny, Jess, Rose, Bob, Charly, Mannen &c. An old horse is called a "gearán" A lazy horse is called a "knacker". Other horses are referred to as a "Prod", "Plug" & Cob. Colour, Bay, Chestnut, Steel Grey & Pibald. They are kept in a stable. Most horses are tied in stable with a "sugán" which is attatched to the manger & tied round the neck. Others have "halters" or "Head-collars" on the head. When in the stable the horses are given hay. If working they are given oats a few times a day. Feeding bags containing the oats are hung on the horses' heads. Such bags are called, "nose bag" - "muchán", "púgán"

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   Topics

   1. activities
      1. economic activities
         1. agriculture (~2,659)
            1. animal husbandry (~2,587)

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2. Pisreoga about Horses

   

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   I A foal born on Whit Monday is considered unlucky, & wicked & will he the cause of a person's death.

   II The same is said of a May Day foal.

   III Horses are not harnessed or worked on Whit Sunday or Whit Monday

   IV It is considered very unlucky if a mare had two foals

   V A goose is never put hatching near a mare in foal.

   A white horse is never used at a "dragging home" or under a horse.

   

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