School: Baile Gaedhaelach (C.)

Location:
Irishtown, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Mrs Mc Manus
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  1. When rain is thredining [?] the clouds get very dark. Sometimes a Rainbow appears in the sky. When a star is seen close to the moon it is also a sign of rain.
    When the wind is coming from the North it is the sign of snow. The cat sits with his back side turned to the fire is the sign of rain. The dog eats grass, sut falls, purple lights are seen in the fire all these are signs of rain.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Godfrey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrownlough, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Paddy Godfrey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownlough, Co. Mayo