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School: Ramelton

Location:
Ráth Mealtain, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Seán Ó Domhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 259

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  1. Signs of the Weather

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    Winds
    When the hollow winds begin to blow it is a sign of rain.
    Sun
    When the sun goes down pale it is a sign of rain.
    Soot
    Another sign of rain is when the soot begins to fall down.
    Clouds
    When the clouds get black and dull it is a sign of rain.
    Swallows
    Is a sign of rain when the swallows are flying low.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Greer
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Glen Lower, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Andrew Greer
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Glen Lower, Co. Dhún na nGall