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    Who ever sees the calf first, if it is a man, he should hit it with his cap three times and say "In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost" three rimes, or if it is a woman she should hit it with the corner of her
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
            1. medicine for animal sicknesses (~175)
              1. worms (~35)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Kirby
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    72
    Address
    Mountcoal, Co. Kerry