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School: Glenasmole (B.) (roll number 8927)

Location:
Glenasmole, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Sr. Ó Móráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0795, Page 006

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  1. Weather Signs (continued)

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    When there's a circle around the moon it's said that the nearer the circle the further away is the storm, and the further the circle, the nearer the storm.
    When a guinea-hen roars, rain comes.
    When the cat puts her back to the fire, it is a sign of storm.
    Wild geese flying from the hills forecasts storm.
    When hens pick their feathers, rain comes.
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  2. Local Industry

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    4 Local Industry.
    Before ice was manufactured for commercial purposes, people used to gather ice from ponds in the hills during winter. They carted it to what they called an 'ice-house'. This was built into the ground: the only part above the ground being the roof. The roof was
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    J. Cooke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glassamucky, Co. Dublin