School: Killorglin (C.) (roll number 12833)

Location:
Killorglin, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Úna Nic Choluim
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  1. (59) As round as an egg; as deep as a cup; all the King's horses couldn't pull it up? (A well)
    (60) What has a mouth, but has no tongue? (A river)
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  2. 1. If you cut your hair and left it thrown around, it was supposed you would get a pain in your head.
    2. If you saw a magpie in a field. It was a sign that you would have bad luck for the day.
    3. If four magpies stood in a straight row, it was a sign that someone was dead belonging to you.
    4. If you were up late at night it was said that you would get a fairy pinch.
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