School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 08_002

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 08_002

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    There are many local beliefs about the weather but it is hard to follow them all.
    These are some of them.
    If the sun goes down red in the evening in the West it is said that we will have fine weather. If the smoke goes directly to the sky it is a sign of fine weather approaching. If birds fly high good weather is expected.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Delia Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowcanada, Co. Mayo