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School: Sraithín (roll number 12808)

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An Sraithín, Co. Mhaigh Eo
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Pádhraic Ó Croidhean
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0150, Page 180

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  2. Old Sayings

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    It is said that it is not right to give away milk on May Day or you are giving away butter.
    If you see blue lights in the fire it is a sign for rain.
    If a person on his way to a fair meets a red-haired woman first it is said he will have no luck on that day, or if a weasel crosses the road in front of him, it is said he will be unlucky also.
    It is said never to give away fresh milk without putting a little water in it or it is supposed
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