School: Cathair Loisgreáin (B)

Location:
Caherlustraun, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádhraic de Chlár
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    If Candlemas Day be fine and clear.
    We'll have two winters in that year.
    II
    Ní théigheann an bháisteach thar an Chéadaoin nó an rabharta thar an Domhnach
    III
    Cuckoo oats and woodcock hay make the farmer run away.
    An old Rhyme in West Clare.
    IV
    If stones round the school hearth or in the hall are damp or covered with damp we have noticed much rain follows. Observed this often.
    V
    A 'Pet ' Day is a very fine day after some bad days ; rain is expected after such a day.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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