School: Drong (2)

Location:
Drung, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Bean Uí Fháinín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1022, Page 413

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1022, Page 413

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  2. To call a hens you say CHUCKY-CHUCKY!
    To call a duck "WEET-WEET!
    To call a young pig DEOCH-DEOCH!
    To call a sow HURSH-HURSH!
    To call a turkey PE! PE!
    To call a horse PIOC PIOC! This is said keeping the lips close and blowing air quickly through them, making the lips quiver
    To call a sheep HUTCHI! HUTCHI!
    To call a cow CHAY! CHAY!
    To call a calf SUCK! SUCK! SUCK!
    To call a cat PUS! PUS! said quickly in a whisper
    To "STRIG" or "DRIG" a cow is to take the last drop of milk from her.
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