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School: Cullyfad, Longford (roll number 15975)

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Killyfad, Co. Longford
Teacher:
William Balfe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0760, Page 395

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    There are different breeds of fowl namely, White Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds, Brown and White Leghorns, Barred Rocks, Sussex, and Minorcas.
    It is said that May chickens never grow full size. When hens go to bed early it is a sign of rain. To prevent chickens from taking peck there is lime shook through their house. When there is a straw hanging from a hens tail it is a sign that there is a stranger coming to the house. It is said that chickens coming out at the early stages of the moon thrive better than ones
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Byrne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killyfad, Co. Longford
    Informant
    James Byrne
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killyfad, Co. Longford