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School: Killyconnan (B.)

Location:
Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Kearney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0979, Page 143

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    building and the roof is made of iron. The cow-house is called the byre. The cows are tied by the neck with chains. These chains are attached to stakes. The cows are never tied by the horns or legs. These tyings were made of iron. The tyings are not home-made but are purchased. A branch of blessed palm is hung in the cow-house so as to bring good luck on the stock. There are no customs or stories connected with milking. There are no traditional stories told locally of famous horses in olden times. There are no stories told how pigs, sheep or goats first came into being. There are no stories or traditions about hens and chickens, ducks and geese and other fowl. There is no mark of any kind put on the hatching eggs.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Andrew Smith
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Smith
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Knockanoark, Co. Cavan