School: Ballinamore (B.) (roll number 2820)
- Location:
- Béal an Átha Móir, Co. Liatroma
- Teacher: Seán Heslin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0224, Page 203
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- (continued from previous page)moon it denotes rain.51. In the morning if the mist come down the mountain it's a sign of rain. But if it goes back out the mountain it's a sign of good weather.52. If you see curlews flying about a river it foretells rain.53. If a horse or an ass stands with his back to the wind it indicates storm.54. Cemented floors get damp before rain.55. When a person's corns begin to get sore rain may be expected.56. If there is a fall of snow and all the snow melts everywhere but in a few spots it's a sign that the snow will remain in these few spots till more snow comes.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Francis Michael Mc Govern
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- An Chorr Ghlas, Co. Liatroma
