School: An Bealach, Crosaire an Ghúlaigh (roll number 1131)
- Location:
- An Bealach, Co. Thiobraid Árann
- Teacher: Diarmuid Mac Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0583, Page 155
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- (continued from previous page)3. Very cold
4. Green light in the fire
5. A frog in the house
6. The fire smokingLocal sayings about the weather:
1. The day of the wind is not the day for the scallop.
2. Reddening in the morning is the shepherds warning. Reddening in the night is the shepherds delight.
3. When the wind is in the east. It is not good for man or beast. When the wind is in the west. We can sit down and have a rest.
4. If the oak buds first it is the sign of a good summer. If the ash buds before the oak it is the sign of a bad summer.
5. March searches, April tries and May will tell whether you live or die.
6. If Candlemass Day be fair and clear
There will be tow winters in the year.
