Laurel and HardyAs pregnant sows prepare for birth, the farmer must watch her very closely to ensure that she and her piglets are safe. A sow will normally have about 12 piglets but sometimes she can have more! Good hygiene helps to prevent sickness. So the farmer cleans and disinfects the farrowing shed before the sow moves in. Pregnant sows are kept comfortable in the farrowing shed and are not disturbed by other pigs on the farm. As soon as new piglets are born,

Bewley’s Grafton Street closed in November 2004 for a brief period and reopened in May 2005 after refurbishment and restoration

the Merchants Arch has been in existence since 1821

Doonagore Castle and Ballinalacken Castle are also in the area

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the main Ballinskellig Beach (also known locally as Ladies Beach) comes complete with an old castle ruin known locally as McCarthy Mór Castle (or Ballinskelligs Castle)

They have long fleeces and curved horns

The name apparently stems from the admiration of the view given by Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting during their 1861 visit

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Kerry cattle (Irish: Bó Chiarraí or Buinín) are a rare breed of dairy cattle

Judge Berwick was very popular amongst Corkonians and the people of the county

with the parish church having the same title

The dairy beef industry in Ireland is a growing and important industry