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School: Breac-chluain (B.) (roll number 13389)

Location:
Brackloon, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Casaide
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0121, Page 450

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  1. Seanfhocla (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    A stitch in time saves nines.
    Old friends are best.
    Don't throw out dirty water until you get clean in.
    It is an ill wind that blows nobody got
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  2. Éanlaithe

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    The weather can be judged by the curlews. When you hear them whistling it is the sign that it is going to rain.
    The crows are a sign of good weather when they are flying against the wind.
    When the sea-gulls come and lie on the fields it is the sign of wet weather.
    When you see the wild geese coming from the north it is the of frost.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr James Cafferky
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Magheraboy, Co. Mayo