School: Inistioge (B.) (roll number 1916)
- Location:
- Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Máirtín Breathnach
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- (continued from previous page)We cropped her wings we broke her face.
We buried her under the avenue gate.
Up with the kettle and down with the pan.
Give us the money and let us be gone."Money is gathered and it is divided equally among us. We spend it on lemonade and buscuits, sweets etc. - When I drive the cows I say "hie up", similarly with calves I say "feenie feenie" when driving the ducks. Condition of Cowhouse:- There is a pole in every cows place and a chain hanging from it with which to tie the cows. They are usually tied around the neck. It usually iron chains are used as tyings. The turnips and mangolds are put in a pot or trough which is set in the floor. The hay is left in a corner in each cow's place. This work is carried out every day and night ___ the winter. Farm Animals:- Cows, horses, mules, donkeys, sheep, pigs and goats.
Domestic Animals:- Dogs and cats. Names of cows:-(continues on next page)- Collector
- Edward Lee
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Cappagh, Co. Kilkenny
- Informant
- Mr J. Lee
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 58
- Address
- Cappagh, Co. Kilkenny