School: Mercy Convent, Newtownforbes (roll number 8546)
- Location:
- Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Sr. M. Brainín
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If a spider is seen making its web is a sign of rain. If the midges are not biting well is a sign of rain. If the midges are jumping on the water is a sign of rain. When the old people have pains in their veins they say it is a sign of rain. If there is a blue flame in the fire it is a sign of thunder.
There are many local signs about this Parish. If it is raining and if it brightens off near Curry side is a sign that it will clear off that day. If the Drumlish bell is heard at Ballagh Bridge is a sign of good weather. - 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.
- Collector
- Annie Ralph
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford
- Informant
- Mr Ralph
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 76
- Address
- Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford