School: Creganbane (roll number 14079)

Location:
Cregganbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Dáithí Mag Réill
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  1. If you get a wether lamb you will get two eggs.
    If you get a ewe lamb you will get three eggs.
    When you see the first lamb, it is right to say "Go mbeirimidh beo slán ar am seo arís."
    Long ago people used to start gathering eggs the week before Easter until they
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