School: Gearrbhaile (Garbh-dhoire?) (roll number 12110)

Location:
An Garbhaile, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Mícheál Mac Giollabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0077, Page 191

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0077, Page 191

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  3. XML “Folklore”
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  5. XML “Signs of Fine Weather”
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Nolan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Baile Uí Chlúmháin, Co. na Gaillimhe
  2. Signs of fine weather
    When the church bell is heard clear.
    When the sheep are lying down in the morning.
    Heard from: Catherine Tannian, age 80 years, Colemanstown, Menlough
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  3. Weather Lore
    Signs of rain.
    When the flies are near the ground.
    When the crickets are chirping behind the fire.
    When the smoke is going crooked from the chimney.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.