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School: Liathdruim

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Leitrim Beg, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Máirtín Ó Mainnín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0054, Page 0067

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  1. A Crock of Gold (continued)

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    It was filled with golden coins. That night at twelve he saw the same light. He saw it disappear. He heard a loud voice saying "who took that gold." He went back in great fear at put the gold in the same place.
    He had no luck from that until he died. Riches have been hidden by very foolish people who don't want their enemies to get them.
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  2. Weather-Lore

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    1.If there is a ring round the moon we are sure to have rain.
    2.If there is smoke in the house it is the sign of snow.
    3.If the sky looks red in the evening we will have frost.
    4. If the sun goes down red in the evening the next day will be fine.
    5. If the stars are very plenty in the sky we will have rain.
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Delia Fahey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    15
    Address
    Dalystown Demesne, Co. Galway