School: Na Creaga

Location:
Creggs, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam Ó Breandáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0015, Page 058

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0015, Page 058

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  1. When the sun set's big and red, it is the sign of fine weather. In Summer when the north-wind is blowing it is the sign of fine weather. In Winter it is the sign of snow.
    The south-(wind) west wind brings the most rain to Ireland. Dogs eating grass is a sign of rain. Another sign is smoke coming down.
    Sound can be heard plainly in fine weather. Far distant hills can be seen plainly.
    A sign that Winter is coming is to see the wild-geese flying in showers.
    When there are strokes coming down from the sun it is a sign of rain. Another sign is to see the swallows flying low.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter Mc Guire
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Fairfield, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Guire
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Fairfield, Co. Galway