School: Killurney, Cluain Meala

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1. Cows

   

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   In Winter the cows are put into the cowhouses. The cows are tied by the means of chains, known as bails, tied around the cows' necks. When a cow calves the hair around her teets should be burned off with a Blessed Candle. Then Easter Water should be shaken on the cow's back. Salt should be shaken on a newly-born calf. When you milk a cow after calving, you should make the sign of the Cross on the cow's hip with the froth. Palm is put in the cowhouse to bring a blessing on the house. Sometimes is put in the four corners of the field.

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   Topics

   1. activities
      1. economic activities
         1. agriculture (~2,659)
            1. animal husbandry (~2,587)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Mrs A. Keating

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Ballyboe, Co. Tipperary

2. Eggs

   

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   There are thirteen eggs in a clutch. An uneven number of eggs is always lucky. In three weeks the chickens and young turkeys are hatched. While the

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