School: Tisrara (C.) (roll number 14930)
- Location:
- Four Roads, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Fhlaithbheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0267, Page 326
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- (continued from previous page)What grows larger the more you take out of it?
Answer. A hole.Why does a cow look over a ditch.
Answer. Because she can't loo under it.
- A swallow flying low is a sign of a coming storm. When the seagull comes inland it is a sign of storm. Other signs of a storm coming on are a blue flame in the fire and the sheep going for shelter.
The signs of rain are a dog eating grass, soot falling down the chimney, the duck quacking loudly and the sun setting in a bank of clouds.
If the stones dry quickly after a shower there will be more rain. When there is a rainbow in the morning it is(continues on next page) - Collector
- Betty Mee
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Coolderry, Co. Roscommon
