School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)
- Location:
- Prison East, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 01_005
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- (continued from previous page)Jack Ansboro of Iaranaigh, Sreaide, Brny of Gallen found a battle axe in Prizon bog, seven spits deep. He gave it to Mr. Mullaney N.T. Balla
- Rainbow is looked upon as a sign of broken weather.
If the new moon points it is a sign [diagram of moon] of good weather but if it lies on its back [diagram of moon] it is an omen of very bad weather.
If the sun is sparkling at dawn it is a bad sign.
East wind brings fine weather to this district.
West " " storm " "
South " " warmth and rain " "
North " " cold and snow " "
Dust blowing on road bad sign of weather.
Mountains look blue and appear near at the approach of rain.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Mary A. O' Doherty
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Patsy Ausboro
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 84
- Address
- Tawnagh, Co. Mayo
