School: Cill Cruim / Killocrim (roll number 17072)

Location:
Killacrim, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Micheál Óg Ó Catháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0407D, Page 07_010

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  1. These are the animals we have at home.
    Hens.
    Chickens.
    Donkeys.
    Goats.
    The cowhouse is made with cement and covered with corrugated iron. There is a little hole in the corner to let in air. There is a space left inside for hay. The cow is tied by the neck with a chain on to the pillar made for the purpose. Every May-Eve there is a branch of rowan put inside the cow's door supposed to bring luck. When calling hens we say tuk, tuk,
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    S. Ó Duilleáin
    Gender
    Male