School: Creganbane (roll number 14079)

Location:
Cregganbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Dáithí Mag Réill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137B, Page 21_010

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137B, Page 21_010

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  1. When poll na madadh a pool in the local river roars their is bad weather on it.
    When you see the cailleach dhubh going along the river there is rain on it.
    If you see the blacks birds going in groups (lots) there is snow on it.
    If you see each oth ends of the rainbow on the ground there is good weather on it.
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    Thomas Browne
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