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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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    Local "calls" for birds and animals.
    "Chuck, Chuck to hens
    "Tweet, Tweet " ducks
    "Badha, Badha" " geese
    "Furust, Furust" " pig
    "Meg, Meg" " goat
    "Má, Ma" " sheep
    Puss " cat
    Friday is considered a lucky day for setting eggs. An uneven number is considered lucky. The eggs are marked with ink or soot.
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