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School: Maigh Locha (Cailíní)

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Moylough, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Challaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0081, Page 065

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    the spider creeps out from his cobweb rain is supposed to be at hand.
    7. Direction and line of ascent of smoke from chimney.
    (a) If the smoke goes up straight from the chimney it indicates fine weather.
    (b) If soot falls from the chimney rain is sure to come.
    (c) If a blue flame is seen in the fire rain is expected.
    (d) If when you stir the ashes it appears to be blue it indicates rain.
    (e) If there is a very bright flame in the fire it indicates fine weather.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggie Flemming
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Moylough, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Patrick Fleming
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Springlawn, Co. Galway