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School: Cill Beathach (roll number 16807)

Location:
Kilbaha Middle, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Ceallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0405, Page 041

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0405, Page 041

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    “Tis better be sure than sorry.”

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    “If a robin came into the house.”

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    If a robin came into the house= Rain is near at hand.
    If the wild geese were flying to the west= Rain is near at hand.
    If the wild geese were flying to the east= Frost is approaching.
    Chilblains = Frost is near at hand.
    A Halo round the moon = A storm is approaching.
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