School: Droichead na Ceathramhna
- Location:
- Bridgecartron or Derrycashel, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: S. Pléimeann
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- (continued from previous page)weather, but if it goes up crooked it is the sign of good weather. When crickets are heard chirping loudly in the hobs or flying about in the house they are a sure sign of rain.
- When rain is about to approach the wind gets very strong and heavy, especially the south wind brings the most rain. When the wind rises strongly the rain is sure to come and when the sky gets dark and heavy we know rain is near.
Many signs are given when the rain is coming. The seagulls start to fly inland and start to search for insects. The dog starts to eat grass. The cat gathers herself up to the fire and starts to purr. The sky gets heavy and drowsy, and(continues on next page) - Collector
- Paddy Conlisk
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Derreenanarry, Co. Roscommon
- Informant
- Edward Gray
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 77
- Address
- Derreenahinch, Co. Roscommon
