School: Doire Ó gCuanaigh (roll number 8991)
- Location:
- Derrygoony, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: L. Mac Áinlighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0940, Page 240
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- (continued from previous page)from the back leg to the front one.How to call Animals.Cow = teith, teith.
Dog = Whistle.
Cat = Pussy, pussy.
Pig = Gurry, gurry.
Turkey = Pee, Pee.
Duck = faoth, faoth.
Hen = tiocfadh.
Sheep = hatchey.
Goose = Leg, leg.
Goat = Kiddy, Kiddy.
Calf = suck, suck.
Sow = hursh, hursh.
Chicken = Birdy, birdy.
- The people had three meals a day in olden times. They were Breakfast, Dinner and Supper. They were eaten in the morning at 8 o'clock at 1 o'clock and at 10 o'clock. People worked in the morning before meals.(continues on next page)
