School: Árd Aoibhinn
- Location:
- Ardeevin, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Máire Úna Ní Chonfhaola
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0018, Page 173
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- Name of person from whom got:- Ellen Kelly.
Address:- Classaroe,
Cloonminda,
Castlerea.
Age 48. Means of livelihood:- Farmers wife
Where reared:- Sonnagh
Date written into book:- 24-1-1938Sayings about the WeatherThe people say that when the south-wind blows we will have rain. The swallows fly low when we are going (two) to have rain. White frost is another sign of rain. There is a ring around the moon when we are going to have rain. When there is a lot of midges out we are sure to have it. The robin comes near the door when we are going to have snow. The north wind blows and it is very(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Ellen Kelly
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 48
- Occupation
- Farmer's wife
- Address
- Classaghroe, Co. Galway
