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School: Kilmagner, Mainistir Fhearmuighe (roll number 11337)

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Kilmagner, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Scannail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0379, Page 06

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What has a tongue and can't talk? Ans A boot.
    Give me a chicken without a bone. Ans An egg.
    Why is a penny made round? Ans Because it is meant to go round.
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  2. The Weather

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    Clouds moving is a bad sign of the weather.
    Clouds very low is a bad sign of the weather.
    Wind blowing from Youghal point is a bad sign of the weather.
    A blue flame in the fire is the sign of rain.
    When the smoke is seen to cover the carriages at the back
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
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    English