School: Lower Warren (roll number 7793)

Location:
Warren Lower, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Liam Mac Coiligh
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    in ghosts. Although it was early (only nine o' clock) that night he did not deny he was afraid. So he never heard the like of it anymore nor never was afraid but it happened as true as he was telling it."
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  2. When you hear a "dead watch" in the wall it is the sign of a death.
    When a hen comes to the door with a straw out of her, there is a stranger coming to the house.
    When you spill salt there is going to be a row."
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  3. Once upon a time there was a crowd of fellows and an arguement arose about their bravery or otherwise. Finally it was decided that one who claimed to be braver than the rest should go
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