School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Lios Mór

Location:
Lismore, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
An tSr M. Cárthach
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  1. Sometimes it is easy to know if the weather is to be good or bad as there are many signs by which we can judge. If its cloudy or a circle round the moon, we get rain.
    If there is a rainbow in the sky it is also a sign there is going to be rain, or if the wind comes from the east.
    We know when a storm is at hand, the seagulls come inland and another the swallows fly very low.
    There is another sign, when the cat comes and sits with it's back to the fire, it is a sure sign of rain.
    When rain is about to come, animals on the farm take shelter under the trees. Or when the mountain appear near and blue it is another sign.
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    English
    Collector
    Nora Willoughby
    Gender
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    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mr J. Willoughby
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    Gender
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    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford