School: Carron / Carthan (roll number 7573)
- Location:
- Carran, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Micheál Ó Muirthille
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- If the cat had his back to the fire it is the sign of bad weather. There is small insects called gnats and when they are out on the road it is a sign of rain. If the day was wet and the cock began to crow it is a sign that the day will get fine. If the swallows fly high it is a sign of fine weather and if they fly low it is a sign of bad weather. If the smoke goes up straight out of a house it is a sign of fine weather and if it does not it is a sign of bad weather. If a dog is eating grass it is a sign of rain. If the fire is blue it is a sign of(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Máirín Ní Breathnach
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Crughwill, Co. Clare