School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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  1. The old people say that if there is a blue blaze in the fire that it is the sign of rain.
    If the bords are fat it is the sign of a hard winter.
    If foxes bark much in October we will have a great fall of snow.
    When the cat sits on the hearth-stone with his back to the fire we will have a storm.
    When the sun shines brightly we will have frost.
    When the smoke comes out of the chimney and blows out round the street we will have fine weather.
    When the clouds get
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Healy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creeharmore, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mr John Healy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Creeharmore, Co. Roscommon