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School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 084

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 084

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    colour of the swallow is black blue and a white breast. Boys are told that if they rob a swallows nest the cows will milk blood. The weather can be judged by the swallow.
    If the swallows are flying high it is the sign of fine weather but if they are flying low it is a sign of rain.
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