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School: Oldcastle (C.) (roll number 12489)

Location:
Oldcastle, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire D. Ní Nualláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0716, Page 017

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    A blue blaze in the fire is a sign of frost.
    Smoke falling to the ground is a sign of rain,
    Smoke rising straight from the chimney a sign of fine weather.
    In this district wind coming from Moylough a sign of rain.
    Whirl Winds - those which have a circular motion and impart that motion to dust and paper are whatever comes in the course.
    Animals - If the cat sits with its back to the fire a sign of storm.
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    Language
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    Informant
    Mrs Caffrey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Millbrook, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mrs Devin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumsawry or Summerbank, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mrs Henry
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Oldcastle, Co. Meath