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School: Ros Nuala (Rossnowlagh) (roll number 11599)

Location:
Rossnowlagh Upper or Crockahany, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Síle Ní Mhaoláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1033, Page 190

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  1. Local Weather Omens

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    people in this district believe, that, -
    1) A dog eating grass. (2) Seals crying at night. (3) Loud noises from the sea. (4) A circle round the moon. (5) A blue blaze in the fire. (6) Loud noises from rivers. (7) Swans gathering together and coming to shore. (8) The moon looking red. (9) Crows gathering in fields are signs of a storm.
    Signs of Frost
    1. Swans crying at night. 2. Shooting stars. 3. A blue sky and bright stars and wild geese flying towards the mountains are signs of frost.
    Signs of Rain
    1. A clouded moon. 2. Seagulls flying in to land in fields. 3. Flying ants collected on roads. 4. A mackerel sky. 5. A pale moon, are signs of rain.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ben C Stronge
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    William J. Stronge
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal