School: Cill Críosta

Location:
Kilchreest, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0223

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  1. Sign of Snow
    When the north wind blows.
    If the sky is white and cloudy and the wind is blowing from Loughrea.
    When the wold geese fly towards "Lough Bhéal Sraidh" (near Gortnamona, Kilchreest, Loughrea)
    When the robin hops around the door for food.
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