School: Cnoc na Groighe (B.), Ráth Mhór (roll number 1685)

Location:
Knocknagree, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Diarmuid Ó Muimhneacháin
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    When Áth na mban n-Uasala in the Blackwater makes noise it is a sign of rain and when the Poll at the Yellow Cliff makes noise it is a sign of fine weather.
    When Ford Gealabháin (Galvin was servant to Henry Duggan Middleman) makes noise it is a sign of rain.
    When the cat sits with his back to the fire "washing his face" it is a sign of rain.
    When the flies disturb the cattle rain is coming.
    When the frog turns black rain is coming, when the frog is yellow fine weather may be expected.
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