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School: Johnstown (roll number 877)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0687, Page 150

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  1. The Oak for a Soak

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    "The oak for a soak".
    The ash for a dash

    If the oak buds before the ash it is taken as a sign that the season will be good.
    If the ash buds first the weather will be bad.
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  2. Teeth Extraction

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    65
    Address
    Kilcarn, Co. Meath