School: Cloch Bhuaile
- Location:
- An Chlochbhuaile Mhór, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Seán Ó Dochartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 123
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- XML “Names of Cows”
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- Dandy, Strawberry, Rose, Purty,
Spot, Brindle, Lady, Kitty, Kerry,
White cow, Red cow, Blue cow, Smólach,
Bluebell, Curl, Cocked horn, Polly,
Bessie, Blackie, Gracie, Starry, Mason
Magpie, Lily, Adhairchín, Queenie,
Maol, Daisy.
- Informant
- Donnie O' Hare
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Sráid an Mhuilinn, Co. Chorcaí
(no title)
“The following are the ways of calling the animals and fowl...”
The following are the ways of calling the animals and fowl
Hens — Tuck, Tuck, Tuck.
Ducks — Feen, Feen, Feen.
Turkeys. — Tee, Tee, Tee.
Geese — Baid, Baid, Baid.
Cows. — Sup, Sup, Sup.
Calves. — Suck, Suck, Suck.
Pigs. — Hurish, Hurish, Hurish.
bonhams. Bain, Bain, Bain.
Dogs. — by name – Rex. Beauty.
Horses — by name – Bill, Kitty.
Donkeys. — Come on.
Goats. — Bet, Bet, Bet.
Sheep. — Shune, Shune, Shune.
The following are the ways to drive away the animals and fowl –
Cows. — How, How, How.(continues on next page)
