School: Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson) (roll number 15283)
- Location:
- Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Nábla Nic Amhlaidhe
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- (continued from previous page)The cat sitting with her back to the fire is the sign of a storm.When the fire burns up very bright, and red on the hearth and throws out a great heat it is said to be the sign of frost.When the sea gulls are knocking about the fields it is the sign of rain.When the butter is very oily it denotes that thunder is going around.The people here say that when Glenties Chapel bell can be heard it is a sure sign that the weather is coming in good.If Kilclooney Chapel bell can be heard the weather is going to be stormy.A very starry night denotes frost.It is a sign of a storm to see the hens staying out late in the evenings.When there is a great noise in Pilbrane Barr it is the sign of good weather. If a great noise is(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Nábla Nic Amhlaidhe
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Múinteoir
- Informant
- Matt Morrow
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 40
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Mín an Ghabhann, Co. Donegal