School: Brittas (roll number 12217)
- Location:
- An Briotás, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
- Teacher: B. Ní Mhaoldhomhnaigh
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- Many old men and women around my district are able to make many prophecies about the weather.
I have often noticed that when a shower of rain comes, the hens run and seek cover and I have since learned from the old men that it is a sign of a wet day.
I have also learned that if you see a horse standing with his back to a wall there is going to be wet weather.
I have often seen a cat sitting with his back to the fire and I have found out from my father that it is a sign of a snowstorm.
- Collector
- Líam Ó Maolbhrighde
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- An Briotás, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
- Why is the letter V so much like an angry bull?. Because it comes after you.
What word has five letters take away two and one is left?. Stone.
What must you do before you get out of a bus?. Get into it.
