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School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

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Blennerville, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 496

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    has got a name such as, Dolly, Eily, Dearg, Beauty, and so forth. "How is the word used in driving the cows to or from the field and "suck suck" is the word mentioned when driving calves. If the cows move when milking "yoosh" is the word used and if you want to move a cow when milking "cartuig" is the word used.
    The cowhouses are built with cement timber and an iron roof and there are also timber "bails" to tie the cows. Mostly all cows are tied by the neck when milking. If the cow is trespassing she is tied by the horns and leg to keep her quiet. The tyings used to prevent a cow from trespassing are made from red rope and the tying used for spancel is made from the hair of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Breen
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Peter Breen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Ballydunlea, Co. Kerry