School: Kilmore (roll number 13010)
- Location:
- Kilmore, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Eilís, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0204, Page 298
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- The cow-shed is called a byre. The byre is 18 ft. long, 14 ft wide and 7 ft. high. On two paved stands, about 5 ins. high, the cows stand. A hollow about 2 ft. wide runs between the two stands. This hollow is called a channel. Two thick beams run across the byre, one at each end. Six wooden stakes are sunk in the ground about 3 ft. apart. They are tied to the beam overhead with a strong hemp rope. There are six chains one on each stake. The cattle are tied round the neck with a chain. Through the back door the manure is thrown out. The channel is cleaned every day and bedded. A horse shoe is hung over the door.
- Collector
- Tessie Mc Loughlin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Killadiskert, Co. Leitrim
- Informant
- Tessie Mc Loughlin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Killadiskert, Co. Leitrim
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“Prugee" when calling the cow home...”
"Prugee" when calling the cow home
"Dersh" to quiten the cow if restless at milking
If the cow coughs the person nearest to her says "troigh ar aghaidh"(continues on next page)
