School: Mercy Convent, Newtownforbes (roll number 8546)
- Location:
- Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Sr. M. Brainín
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- (continued from previous page)the following signs:-
If a spider is seen making its web is a sign of rain. If the midges are not biting well is a sign of rain. If the midges are jumping on the water is a sign of rain. When the old people have pains in their veins they say it is a sign of rain. If there is a blue flame in the fire it is a sign of thunder.
There are many local signs about this Parish. If it is raining and if it brightens off near Curry side is a sign that it will clear off that day. If the Drumlish bell is heard at Ballagh Bridge is a sign of good weather.
- Marriages in this district are usually celebrated before the Lenten season and also before Advent.
The usual marriage custom of this district is that the bridegroom to be sends a message with a trusted friend to the prospective bride to find(continues on next page) - Collector
- Annie Ralph
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford
- Informant
- Mr Ralph
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 76
- Address
- Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford
