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School: Cluain Uamha (C.) (roll number 12828)

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Cloyne, Co. Cork
Teacher:
E. Geeleher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0394, Page 240

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  1. Bird-Lore (continued)

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    It is said that if the swallows fly low, it is a sign of wet weather, and if they fly high it is a sign of fine weather.
    If a flock of birds is seen flying from east to west, and if they alight half-way, it is said that bad weather may be excepted.
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  2. Riddles

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    Quest., What tree bears the most fruit in town?
    Ans., The axle-tree of a cart.
    Quest., What is all over the world?
    Ans., The sky.
    Quest., It hops here, it hops there, it hops all around the world
    Ans., Rain.
    Quest., If you fell from the round tower what would you fall against?
    Ans., Your will.
    Quest., On a hill there is a house, in the house there is a cup, in the cup there is a sup and everyone must taste it?
    Ans., Death.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Doolin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    James Doolin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballymaloe More, Co. Cork