School: An Teampoll Geal, Ceapach Chuinn (roll number 3549)

Location:
Whitechurch, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Liam Ó Faoláin
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  1. 24-2-1938
    1 If a new moon comes on a Saturday the weather will be wet.
    2 When the swallow is flying low it is the sign of bad weather.
    3 When the curlew is whistling in the night it is the sign of rain.
    4 When the clouds are moving fastly rain is near,
    5 When a river makes great noise flowing over the stones rain is near.
    6 When the train makes great noise on the track it is the sign of frost.
    7 When the north wind is blowing hard, snow is near.
    8 When the wind is bowing the smoke down the chimney bad weather is near.
    9 When one sees "cow-paths" between the stars frost is coming.
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    It is said that Petticoat Loose lived in the parish of Touraneena.

    24-2-1938
    It is said that Petticoat Loose lived in the parish of Touraneena. One night she was at a dance and her petticoat fell off and from that night on she was called Petticoat Loose.
    It is said that she died
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maireadh Ní Ciosain
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knocknaskagh Lower, Co. Waterford