School: Ballyhurst, Tipperary (roll number 4562)

Location:
Ballyhusty, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Stás, Bean Uí Fhloinn
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  1. It is a bad sign of the weather to see the sun in the sky early in the morning. A clear blue sky is the sign of good weather. To see the swallows flying low is the sign of bad weather. A rain-bow in the morning is the sign of bad weather. A rain-bow in the evening is the sign of good weather. To see blue light in the fire is the sign of bad weather. To see the crows playing in the sky is the sign of good weather. In fine weather if we get thunder it is the sign of bad weather. In bad weather if we get thunder it is the sign of good weather. To see a lot of sea-gulls together is the sign of bad weather.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tessie O' Doherty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyhusty, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mary O' Doherty
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    16
    Address
    Ballyhusty, Co. Tipperary