School: Béal Átha Feorainne (B.) (roll number 1866)

Location:
Béal Átha Feorainne, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
M.S. Ó Ceallaigh
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  1. To see the sky dark and cloudy is a sign of rain. If red clouds are seen in the sky it is a sign of fine weather. If the sun goes down red in the evening if is a sign of fine weather. If it rises red, it is a sign of frost, and if it sets silvery it is a sign of rain. To see the moon on the broad of its back it is a sign of hardship. If the moon is cloudy and foggy looking it betokens rain, and to see a large ring the moon it betokens frost. To see the harrow and the plough
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael J. Gately
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Chealtrach Dhubh, Co. na Gaillimhe