School: Breac-chluain (roll number 13147)
- Location:
- Brackloon, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Liam Ó Seachnasaigh
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- Bird Lore.When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.
When the crows lie on the walls it is a sign of rain. - The Lore of certain days.Horses are not yoked on Whit Monday as it was supposed to be a day for accidents.
Millers don't work their mills on St Martin's Day.Any horse born on Whit Monday turns out to be a wicked one.