School: Cill Mhuire (roll number 8139)
- Location:
- Kilmurry, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Ruairc
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- (continued from previous page)a storm we see sheep flocking together. It is a sign of rain if we see blue blazes in the fire. If we see smoke going up straight out of a chimney it is the sign of fine weather. If we see a cat sitting beside the fire washing his face it is the sign of rain. Salt getting damp is the sign of rain.
- Heathfield.
Heathfield is a small townland situated near Castleplunkett. It was a large field, containing several acres of land. There was heath growing in it one time. There is turf being cut in one end of it now, near a place called Emlagh.(continues on next page)- Informant
- Mrs Hanora Jones
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Lissalway, Co. Roscommon