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School: Cloch Bhuaile

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Cloghboola More, Co. Cork
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Seán Ó Dochartaigh
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  1. Names of Cows

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Donnie O' Hare
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Millstreet, Co. Cork

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    “The following are the ways of calling the animals and fowl...”

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    The following are the ways of calling the animals and fowl
    Hens — Tuck, Tuck, Tuck.
    Ducks — Feen, Feen, Feen.
    Turkeys. — Tee, Tee, Tee.
    Geese — Baid, Baid, Baid.
    Cows. — Sup, Sup, Sup.
    Calves. — Suck, Suck, Suck.
    Pigs. — Hurish, Hurish, Hurish.
    bonhams. Bain, Bain, Bain.
    Dogs. — by name – Rex. Beauty.
    Horses — by name – Bill, Kitty.
    Donkeys. — Come on.
    Goats. — Bet, Bet, Bet.
    Sheep. — Shune, Shune, Shune.
    The following are the ways to drive away the animals and fowl –
    Cows. — How, How, How.
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