School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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  1. (1) There is a place in the sea about a mile out from the shore known as the "Church Banks" and when the waves break crossing this place it is a sure sign of rain.
    (2) When the waves break over Loca Gribhthín making a great noise which can be heard a long distance, it is another sign of rain.
    (3) There is a rock in Ballyheigue about a mile from this school known as Muchallach, and when the waves are seen dashing over this rock it is a sure sign of rain.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Michael Laide
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry