School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 21_006

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  1. We have fourteen cows, twelve calves two horses two sows nine bonhams and a donkey. All the cows have got names. When driving the cows we say "How" How". The cows house is made of cement floor and is covered with iron. The cows are tied to the wall with chains which are made of strong wire and are made at home in Ireland.
    The horses are kept in stables in winter and are fed on hay and oats. The horses are shod by the local smiths and are clipped
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derrindaff, Co. Kerry