School: Cúlach (roll number 13349)

Location:
Coolagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Conraoi
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0058, Page 0028

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0058, Page 0028

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    the walls it is the sign of rain. If the swallows are flying low it is the sign of rain. If the cat comes in and sits with his back to the fire it is the sign of bad weather. If you see the smoke going up straight out of the chimney it is the sign of good weather. If there is blue light in the fire it is the sign of rain.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philomena Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Grange More, Co. Galway