Ireland Question?

Question

Does anyone know what the openings in stone walls are called in Ireland where sheep and cattle cross through. They are in the shape of a V. I need the name so I can look up pictures of it. Thanks so much for your help.

Answer 1

I believe they are called "cripple holes."  These are large enough for sheep to pass through but too small for cattle to allow for grazing.  They are also known as hogg holes, thawls, thirl holes, smout holes, sheep runs, sheep creeps, sheep smooses and lunky holes.