School: Broca

Location:
Brockagh Lower, Co. Leitrim
Teachers:
T. Ó Chioráin S. Ó Gallchobhair
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  1. If the sky is red where the sun is setting it is the sign of good weather. If the sky is red where the sun is rising it is a sign of bad weather. When you see a dog eating grass it is it is the sign of rain.
    In summer if the wind is from the North it is the sign of good weather. In winder if the wind is from the North it is the sign of snow.
    Celia Mulvey.
    Annagh,
    Glendarne,
    Co. Leitrim.
    Signs given by father of same address.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
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    English
    Collector
    Celia Mulvey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Annagh, Co. Leitrim