School: Loughanvally (roll number 8363)
- Location:
- Loughanavally, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Mrs. O'Connor
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- A pig sees the wind. We always know when it is going to be windy as he lies in the darkest corner of the sty and hides. A sow is very vicious.
The cow and ass genuflect at mid night on Xmas Eve in memory of Our Lords birth. A cow who bears twin calves is very lucky. If any animal gets sick we put a Lourdes medal on it and sprinkle it with holy water.(continues on next page)