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School: Cill Mhic Eoghain (roll number 9848)

Location:
Kilmackowen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Hurdail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0275, Page 336

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    “We have eight cows in our farm, and each of them has a name.”

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    cows are tied with what we call a "neasg". These are tied around their horns in a way that they could not loosen. The calves and young heifers are tied around the neck with what is called a bragh [?] dhán. When a cow jumps over ditches and does damage in other people's fields we put a "cruith-neasc" on her This ties her horns to her front leg, so that then she can walk but very slowly. When a cow is cross while milking her we put a "spancel" on her, which keeps her quiet
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Kilmackowen, Co. Cork
    Collector
    Mary Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmackowen, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Denis Sullivan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    73
    Address
    Kilmackowen, Co. Cork