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School: Ballinacliffy

Location:
Ballynacliffy, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
A. Ní Dhubhthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0747, Page 198

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  1. Care of Animals (continued)

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    to the pig sty and say "Pig, Pig" take take the leicneac. You will be cured. When a man buys pigs he has to get back luck-money-about sixpence a head.
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  2. Call for Animals

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    Call for animals
    Tuk ! Tuk ! for hens.
    Bedda ! Bedda ! for geese.
    Suck ! Suck ! for calves.
    Beeb ! Beeb ! for turkeys.
    Hush ! Hush ! for pigs.
    Weet ! Weet ! for ducks.
    Prig ! Prig ! for cows.
    Peugh ! Peugh ! for horses.
    Gin ! Gin ! for goats
    Pish ! Wish for cats.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. talmhaíocht (~2,659)
          1. riar ainmhithe (~2,587)
            1. ag glao ar ainmhithe (~71)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Elsie Wilson
    Gender
    Female
    Age
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