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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Doire Mhór, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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    When the gráinnéog comes out of his hole on St Bridgets day, if he see his shadow he will go in again for he knows that Winter is not yet over, but id he does not see it, he will remain outside for he knows Winter is over.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Raghallaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Leachta Uachtair, Co. Mhaigh Eo