School: Baile na Sagart, Lios Mór
- Location:
- Feagarrid, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: G. Armstong
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- (continued from previous page)Q. What is the difference between a new penny and an old shilling?
A. Elevenpence.
- Signs of rain.
When we hear the crickets singing.
When there is a blue flame in the fire.
When we see the ants and other winged creatures creeping on the road.
When the dog picks grass.
When the pigs and other animals are restless.
When the smoke goes down to the ground.
When the sun goes down pale.
Wen we hear the train plainly.
When the soot falls down from the chimney.
When the sea-gulls come up from the sea.
When we hear the stream plainly.(continues on next page) - Informant
- Mr Thomas Fennessy
- Relation
- Unknown
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballysaggart More, Co. Waterford
