School: Seosamh Naomhtha (roll number 16640)
- Location:
- Béal Átha Seanaidh, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: An Bráthair Naiti
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1028, Page 92
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- 1. When the birds fly low, especially if the bird is a Swallow, This is a sign of rain.2. When the cat sits with her back to the fire, it means Storm.3. When the sea birds come ashore, it is a sign of rough weather at sea4. It is a sign of rain when a group of cows run round a field.5. When it people hear the calling of the curlew, they say that this is a sign of rain.6. When the robin and the thrush come near the door of the house this is said to be a sign of snow.
- Collector
- Sean Mc Gettigan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Béal Átha Seanaidh, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Informant
- Mr Mc Gettigan
- Relation
- Unknown
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- c. 45
- Address
- Béal Átha Seanaidh, Co. Dhún na nGall
