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School: Allenwood, Robertstown (roll number 1712)

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Allenwood, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Seán Ó Clúmháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0775, Page 123

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0775, Page 123

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    they are marked with red raddle.
    Sometimes they put a scissors cut on the animals hip.
    If a horse is being sold the halter or "cavasan" is not given away. The seller buys a web halter and puts it on the animal before giving the horse to the buyer.
    Boot and clothes brushes used to be made from horses's tails.
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    Collector
    Mary Kennedy
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