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School: Westland (roll number 8428)

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Donore, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mrs E.J. Roberts
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0706, Page 282

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    Long ago they used to plough with cattle and they used to put them to draw carts also. They used to put the harness on them the same as the horses now. There were both bullocks and cows used for this work. The cows used to be milked at night after their day's work. The blacksmith used to make shoes in two halves for the two sides of the hoof.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Harry Rountree
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coppanagh, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs E. Rountree
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coppanagh, Co. Cavan