School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)
- Location:
- Towlerton, Co. Laois
- Teacher: L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 076
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- (continued from previous page)When the swallows are flying high it is a sign of fine weather. On a fine day the hills seem very distant. When they seem near it is a sign of rain.
When the cats are lying in a lump it is a sign of snow. When dogs are lying inside it is a sign of rain. When the smoke goes up the chimney straight it is a sign of snow. When the midges bite you it is a sign of rain.
- There lived a man in Wolfhill. His name was Dan Doone. He was able to carry(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Kathleen B. Wade
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Garrendenny, Co. Laois
- Informant
- Paddie Wade
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Garrendenny, Co. Laois
