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School: Mercy Convent, Newtownforbes (roll number 8546)

Location:
Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr. M. Brainín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0757, Page 012

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  3. XML “Weather-Lore”
  4. XML “Marriage Customs”

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    the following signs:-
    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.
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  2. Marriage Customs

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Ralph
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mr Ralph
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    76
    Address
    Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford