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 09_004

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  1. There are so many signs and beliefs about the weather that it would be hard to ennumerate them all. These are some of the local saying about the weather - If the sky is dark and clouds floating lazily across the sky it is the sign of thunder and lightning. If the clouds float quickly it is the sign of rain. When the sun goes down red it is the sign of fine weather. if there are numberless stars in the sky twinkling
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo