School: Creganbane (roll number 14079)

Location:
An Creagán Bán, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Dáithí Mag Réill
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  1. If you see a blue light in the fir it is the sine of bad weather.
    If you hear the ducks screeiching it is the sign of bad weather.
    If the soot falls it is the sign of a shower.
    Seagulls are the sign of bad weather.
    The cailleach dub is the sign of bad weather when you see her beside a stream or a lak with her wings open it is the sign of bad weather.
    If you
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      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
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    Michael Corrigan
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