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School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

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Cathair Uí Mhóráin, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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    chains. They are tied by the neck. The tyings are made of iron. They are not home made.
    It is very unlucky to go to the well for water with the sign of new milk in the can.
    If the cows kick when being milked they are spancelled with a rope.
    When we are calling the pigs we say "Wat," Wat," "Wat." When calling the goat we say "Beth," "Beth," "Beth". When calling the ducks we say "Feen," "Feen," "Feen". When calling the geese we say. "Baddy," "Baddy," "Baddy." When calling the turkeys we say "Bí," "Bí," "Bí". We say "tioc," "tioc," "tioc" (took) when calling the hens. When we are calling the cat we say, "Puss" "Puss", "Puss".
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    Collector
    Mary A. Tangney
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Langney
    Gender
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    Address
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