School: Feilm (roll number 10786)

Location:
Farm, Co. Galway
Teacher:
T. Ó Domhnaill
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    We have two cows, five calves, two pigs, a horse and a donkey at home.

    When the wild geese come it is the sign of cold weather. When crowds of seagulls lie on the land it is the sign of wet weather.
    Some people say that when Our Lord was crucified that the robin was flying by him and a drop of food fell on her and that is why she had a red breast.
    Told by
    Mrs Glynn (Farmer) Killybannon,
    Williamstown, Co Galway
    Age 47 years
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Glynn
    Age
    47
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Kiltybannan, Co. Galway