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School: Edraguil (roll number 11225)

Location:
Edergole, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
C. Nic Philip
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0944, Page 328

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0944, Page 328

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  1. The Care of Our Farm Animals (continued)

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    The cows are called by saying "Che; Che; Che;" They are milked out of doors in Summer. The cow house is washed with lime once a year. The cows receive the most attention in this district.
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  2. The Care of Our Farm Animals

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    Calves are reared in large numbers by farmers in this district. They are called "suck; suck." They are kept out of doors practically the year round.
    Horses are tied with a rope, they eat their hay and corn out of a wooden manger.
    Hens come for "Chuckie Thiocfaidh." Chickens come for " Birdie: Birdie."
    Women and girls rear large numbers
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mollie Dowd
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carsan, Co. Monaghan