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School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Tamhlachtain, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0838, Page 049

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    drinks?
    A A fire
    Q Why does a children cross the road
    A Because the road can't cross the children
    Q What is full and holds more.?
    A A pot of potatoes when you pour water in.
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  2. Weather-Lore

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    The weather is mostly prophecied by the Sun, moon, and stars. If the moon looks dim and is encircled by a ring, bad weather and rain to follow. If the stars look dim it is said also to be
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen King
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tamhlachtain, Co. Laoise
    Informant
    Moses King
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tamhlachtain, Co. Laoise