School: Glenderry (roll number 10403)
- Location:
- Gleann Doire, Co. Chiarraí
- Teacher: Peadar Ó Gleathbhúir
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- The Muckluck rock and "oileann barnach" sound loudly when it is going to rain. If a swallow flies low it is a sure sign of rain.
If there is a rain-bow in the morning it is also a sign of rain. The sky is dark when it is going to rain. The cricket sings sharply. The Brandon mountains are looking near. The cat goes near the fire when it is going to rain. The insects disturb the swine and cattle. There was a halo around the moon previous night. When the Clare light-house sounds three(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Thomas Gaynor
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Thomas Gaynor
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 42
- Address
- Gleann Doire, Co. Chiarraí
