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School: Cill Críosta

Location:
Kilchreest, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0223

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  1. Signs of Snow

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    Sign of Snow
    When the north wind blows.
    If the sky is white and cloudy and the wind is blowing from Loughrea.
    When the wold geese fly towards "Lough Bhéal Sraidh" (near Gortnamona, Kilchreest, Loughrea)
    When the robin hops around the door for food.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
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  2. Signs of Frost

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    Signs of Frost
    If the night is very starry.
    When the ass brays.
    When the cocks crow very often in the day.
    When the blackbirds are hopping.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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