School: Liathdruim

Location:
Leitrim Beg, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Máirtín Ó Mainnín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0054, Page 0068

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0054, Page 0068

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    6. A dog eating grass is the sign of rain.
    7. If there is a fog over the Shannon it is the sign of fine weather.
    8.If the wind comes from the southwest it is the sign of rain.
    9.If it comes from the north it is the sign of snow.
    10. If the sea-gulls cry mournfully we are sure to have a storm.
    11.If you turn your back to the fire we will have rain.
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Delia Fahy
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Healy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Address
    Dalystown Demesne, Co. Galway