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School: Gníomh go Leith (B.) (roll number 1703)

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Cormac Ó Laoghaire
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    1. Person who gave the information:- Denis McCarthy.
    2. His address: Coom, Gneeveguilla Rathmore, Co. Kerry
    3. His age: 54 years
    4. Profession: Retired Policeman
    5. His age
    6. Name of school child who brought the information - Denis Moynihan
    7. His address- Coom, Gneeveguilla. Rathmore
    8. Age - 16 years.
    Common Calls for Animals
    For Cows: -Sup, Sup, Sup
    For Sheep:- Suín, Suín, Suín.
    For Pigs:- Ban, Ban, and Hurrish, Hurrish,
    For Calves:- Suck, Suck, Suck.
    For Bulls: - Warra, Warra, Warra.
    For Dogs:- Sess, Sess, Sess.
    For Cats:- Pish, Wish, Wish.
    For Goats:- Pet, Pet, Pet.
    For Horses:- Filly, Fill, Fill.
    For Geese:- Badhie, Badhie, Badhie,
    For Ducks:- Feen, Feen, Feen.
    For Hens:-Tuck, Tuck, Tuck.
    For Chickens:-Chick, Chick, Chick.
    Denis Moynihan
    Coom Gneeveguilla
    15 years
    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. calling animals (~71)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Denis Moynihan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    15
    Address
    Coom, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Denis Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Occupation
    Police officer
    Address
    Coom, Co. Kerry