School: St Peter's, Phibsboro
- Location:
- Baile Phib, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
- Teacher: Ss. Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0799, Page 244
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- (continued from previous page)it was considered safe to allow the calf to nibble up straws and blades of grass.The tine holes enabled the young calf to breathe freely during the nine days period.
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- Collector
- Séamus Breathnach
- Gender
- Male
- The "Udder"An animal's udder was always spoken of as the 'Elder'. The term 'udder' was never heard. I have been unable to trace the origin of this word 'Elder'. Is it of Irish origin(continues on next page)
