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School: Achadh na Sealbhaighe (roll number 15344)

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Aghnashalvy, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
T. Maguidhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0952, Page 119

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    when it is desired to chase them away for any reason we use the word "Shillegg" several times.
    Turkeys are called by the expression of the word "Pea" "Pea" used several times and in quick succession.
    A dog is usually called by using his name, but when he is chasing anything or behaving a threatening sort of way he is ordered to desist by the use of the expression "Chu" "Chu" giving a sharp, commanding tone of voice.
    The expressions used.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Flynn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derryleedigan (Jackson), Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Flynn
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Derryleedigan (Jackson), Co. Monaghan