School: Gearrbhaile (Garbh-dhoire?) (roll number 12110)
- Location:
- Garbally, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Mícheál Mac Giollabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0077, Page 191
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- (continued from previous page)Heard from:- Michael Costello, age 52 years, Ballinamona, Menlough.
- Weather LoreSigns of rainWhen the sun goes down quick in the evening.
When there are a lot of flys in the window.
When you hear the streams in a frosty morning.
When the birds are flying low.When the floor is wet and when it dries very quickly.
When the worms are down far in the clay.Heard from: John Nolan, age 75 years
Colemanstown, Menlough. - Signs of fine weatherWhen the church bell is heard clear.
When the sheep are lying down in the morning.Heard from: Catherine Tannian, age 80 years, Colemanstown, Menlough - Transcription guide » You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution.
- Informant
- John Ruane
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 52
- Address
- Derryglassaun, Co. Galway
