School: Kilmore (roll number 13010)

Location:
Kilmore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eilís, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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  1. When stars are twinkling we always look out fir frost.
    When a mist rises in the flats it is a sign of frost.
    When you blow your breath and it is plain to be seen before you it is a sign of frost.
    When it is very calm and your voice echoes it is a sign of frost.
    When the wind blows from the east i5 is a sign of frost.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    B.T. Corristine
    Address
    Killadiskert, Co. Leitrim
  2. If no snow comes before Christmas many people will die. It is an old proverb. “A green Christmas fills the graveyard.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.