School: Doirín Árd, Béal Átha an Dá Chab (roll number 15969)
- Location:
- Cappagh More, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Donncha Ó Dubhgáin
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- (continued from previous page)The sea is dull in colour and rough. Foam on the rocks is a sign of broken weather.
The wind howls in the chimney, and the soot falls. The windows rattle.
A gray hoar brings rain before night.
A pet day brings rain
It is a bad sign to see cattle gadding too early in summer.
I heard these things from my parents and neighbours.
My own name is Pat Joe Barry Ballybawn Ballydehob County Cork. 4.11.'37 - A Riddle
As I went up the hill for Brosna I didn't bring sticks or stumps but yet I brought Brosna:
Answer: Brosna was the cow