School: Drumbaniffe, Crusheen
- Location:
- Drumbonniv, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Máire Ní Lionnáin
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- (continued from previous page)her from kicking the bucket of milk. This fastening is called a spancil. We have one horse and his name is "Bob". He is well cared for as he has to work hard in Spring ploughing and harrowing. He is usually put into a stable during the Winter nights and given hay and oats to eat.
When he want to call him we say twee "twee" and he comes immediately to be harnessed or fed.
We have also seven sheep on our farm and ten lambs. They like to feed on the pasture as it's best for sheep. If sheep die on a person it is said that the remainder of the flock should be sold and one should not keep any for a few years, as it is considered unlucky and they are often very uncertain stock.- Collector
- Joseph Kelly
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Durra, Co. Clare
- Informant
- Mr Martin Kelly
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Durra, Co. Clare