School: Tigh an Chnuic (Ticknock), Eóchaill (roll number 14832)

Location:
Tiknock, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Máiréad, Bean de Uaidh
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  1. If there is going to be a change of weather there is a halo round the moon and reap tides are high and spring tides are low.
    If you can hang your hat on the moon it is a sign of very good weather.
    If easterly wind is blowing the weather remains very dry and hard.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Fleming
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardsallagh, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Michael Fleming
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Fisherman
    Address
    Ardsallagh, Co. Waterford