School: Caimthír (Camphire), Ceapach Chuinn (roll number 15129)
- Location:
- Camphire, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Nóra Bean Uí Chradóig
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0636, Page 308
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- If the sky is red in the west when the sun sets, it is said that the following day will be fine.
If the sky is red in the east when the sun(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Uilliam Ó Caoimh
- Relation
- Unknown
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 24
- Occupation
- Feirmeoir
- Address
- Glenasaggart, Co. Waterford
- (continued from previous page)How deep it is, how dark it is, how green around the bank it is, and fit for any lord or king?
A grave.
What bird is nearest to the fire?
The crane.
What is the shyest thing in the house?
The clock.
Why does a hen cross the road?
To get to the other side.
