School: Garrygaug, Kilmacow

Location:
Garrygaug, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Siobhán Bhreathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0843, Page 299

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    ball was got and scored what ever number he had counted by that time.
    Kathleen Wallace,
    Rochestown,
    Mullinavat,
    Co. Kilkenny
    I got this game from my father,
    Mr. John Wallace,
    Rochestown,
    Millinavat,
    Co. Kilkenny
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. It is a sign of rain:
    When a dog eats grass
    When the smoke falls to the ground.
    When the crickets sing sharp in the hob.
    When the hills look near.
    When there's a large circle around the moon.
    When a mass sparks of twinkle on a kettle or pot when it is taken off the fire.
    When dry soot falls from the chimney.
    When the sky is the colour of mackerel.
    When the swallows are flying low.
    When the wind is blowing from the south
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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