School: Kilbride (roll number 11793)
- Location:
- Cill Bhríde, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Ní Mháirtín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0698, Page 082
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- (continued from previous page)the cow's name is. When they call calves they say Suck Suck. Where the cows sleep it is called a cow-shed. They are tied with a chain which is tied round their necks.
In the cow-shed there is a manger in which hay is left for the cows to eat, hay is also left on the floor for the cows to lie on.
Sometimes there is a branch or small cross made from flaggers put in the shed to bring good-luck. Pigs are reared in a sty They are fed with mashed potatoes and turnips. Sometimes they are let out for a run. Goats are reared in the fields with the cattle. They eat the bad herbs that would kill the cattle Sheep are reared in the fields also. It is a custom in our district to put a horse-shoe on a setting of eggs when hatching. It is supposed to bring good-luck. - [-](continues on next page)
- Collector
- Imelda Keely
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 12