School: Drumbaniffe, Crusheen
- Location:
- Drumbonniv, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Máire Ní Lionnáin
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- 17th January, 1938Severe WeatherOn the twenty third of February, 1903, a great gale blew all night at a rate of one hundred and twenty miles an hour causing serious damage. There were not many signs of the approaching storm.Cocks of hay or straw were knocked on every farm. Roads were blocked by fallen trees, and roofs were blown off dwelling houses, so that many had to depend on their neighbours for lodging.About twenty two years ago a black frost continued for six weeks and there was deep ice on every(continues on next page)
