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School: Kildavin, Ferns

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Kildavin, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Tadhg de Brí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0911, Page 269

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    There are many animals on the farm which include:
    horse's, cows, sheep, pigs, cattle, donkeys, and goats.
    Cows are called by different names, some people when they go to the field for them call "Chew home pet" and they would walk straight home. Other people when calling the cows say "Bale up Pet" while others say "Whea home". The house which the cows occupy is called the cowhouse. It is generally a good
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aidan Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Kehoe
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Drumderry, Co. Wexford