School: Clochar na Trócaire, Béal Átha 'n Fheadha (roll number 5215)
- Location:
- Ballina, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: John McGee
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- 1. Signs of rain:-
When the sunset is pale in the west.
When there is a dark circle round the moon.
When the west wind is blowing.
If a hen runs under a bush.
If the donkey turns his tail to the fence.
If a person's corns are sore.
If the swallows fly low.
If black clouds are seen round the sun when setting.
If the cat sits with his back to the fire.
If the cat scratches the legs of the table.
If Nephin seems near.
If a wisp of straw is seen in the hen's tail.
If the cow shakes herself after drinking.
If the dog eats grass.(continues on next page)- Informant
- Mr P. Doherty
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballina, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- Mrs Mary Doherty
- Relation
- Unknown
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Na Monga, Co. Mayo