School: Droichead na Daoile (roll number 14736)
- Location:
- Lackalustraun, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Ghallchobhair
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- The animals and the birds give signs of rain, the sun moon and stars indicate the sort of weather we may expect. Signs of Rain
The cat washes his face.
The swallows fly low.
The cows shiver when they are tied.
Aged people feel pains in their bones.
Fords in the Deel sound namely "Alacken" and "Caitcheelens".
A thick fog covers Truisge.
Neiphin and Corsleive appear near. Lights appear in the ashes.
The walls and floors of our house get damp.
The smoke come down the chimney.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Nora Fergus
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Corcullin, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- Edward Fergus
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 70
- Address
- Corcullin, Co. Mayo