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School: Coradh Chaitlín (C.)

Location:
Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Eibhlin, Bean Mhic Conmara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0598, Page 399

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    is raining it is a sign it will clear.
    Informant:- Mr William Earls 46yrs
    Knocksaggart.
    When smoke goes up straight of houses it is a sign of rain
    When sheep and goats are seen on mountains it is a sign of rain.
    When goats come down from a mountain it is a sign of a storm.
    Informant;- Michael McNamara 49yrs
    Carnakella,
    Newmarket-on-Fgs.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Mc Namara
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    49
    Address
    Carrownakilly, Co. Clare
    Informant
    William Earls
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    46
    Address
    Knocksaggart, Co. Clare