School: Scoil Naomh Colmcille, Kilmacrennan (roll number 17036)
- Location:
- Kilmacrenan, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Gallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1081, Page 86
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Scéal (continued)
“Aon uair amháin idír Loch as Alt agus Dún Mór bhí bean darbh ainm Nuala Níc Gharbaigh.”
(continued from previous page)Ó sin amach bhí go lear bainne le fágail san teach sin.
- When a young calf is born it is put in a stall by itself and is fed on sweet milk which is taken from its mother until it is about three months. When it is born it should not get eating hay or straw because it would be liable to take the “Merl” after it. When it is about three month it is able to eat grass, and it is then known as a “stirk.” When younger some people call it “Suggy” and others call it “Pruggy” as pet names. Nearly every farm-animal has a pet name for instance the turkey is called the “Peepee.” This sound is made by the turkey(continues on next page)
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- Máire Ní Rodáin
- Gender
- Female
