School: Tullaghanstown (roll number 9605)

Location:
Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Cába
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  1. When the sky is cloudy it is a sign of rain and when the sun is late rising it is a sign it will be a fine day, and when it is early rising it will be a wet day.
    If it rains when there is a new moon it is a sign of rain during the time it is "new"
    When the stars are shining brightly it is a sign of frost. When the clouds are
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Janey Lowry
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bohermeen, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mr James Lowry
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Bohermeen, Co. Meath