School: Ballinamore (B.) (roll number 2820)

Location:
Béal an Átha Móir, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Seán Heslin
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    57 When a flock of crows light together in a field it indicates rain.
    58 When swans gather together in a lough it foretells frost.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. 59 When a cement floor in a house begins to get damp it is a sign of rain.
    60 Salt gets damp before rain.
    61 Soot usually falls down the chimney before rain.
    62 Snow in February is a pledge of a good Summer.
    63 It is a sign of rain to see the smoke coming back down the chimney.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jerry Crossan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Tulaigh, Co. Liatroma