School: Fahan Lower (roll number 14506)
- Location:
- Fathain Íochtarach, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: R. Ó Cléirigh
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- If Candlemas Day be fair and fine half of the Winter is left behind. If Candlemass Day do bluster and blow.
The winter is over as all do know. If you see your shadow on Candlemass Day there is six weeks of winter yet to come. If Candlemass Day be bright and clear
there will be two winters in that year. It is not always the strongest wins the fight.
Rising late one must gallop all day.
Always be true to your work and work.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
You never miss the water till the well(continues on next page)- Collector
- Bertie Clarke
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Bun Cranncha, Co. Dhún na nGall