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School: St Peter's, Phibsboro

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Phibsborough, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Ss. Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0799, Page 255

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    Broomfield District:-
    Parish of Donaghmoyne
    Barony of Farney.
    A dog eating grass is regarded as a sure sign of approaching rain.
    A cat sitting with her back to a fire - a sure sign of an oncoming spell of cold stormy weather
    Swallows flying low - approaching rain.
    Seagulls coming inland - sign of severe frost
    Ducks coming home to the farmyard - sign of a very cold snap in the weather.
    Storms:-
    "The Big Wind"
    When the Old Pensions Act was introduced in 1909 many claimants were unable to supply documentary proof of age. It was customary at that time for a claimant to assert that his or her mother was wont to say from time time - 'You were in the cradle, a leanbh, the night of the Big Wind.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Séamus Breathnach
    Gender
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