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School: Howth (C.)

Location:
Binn Éadair, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
M. Ní Bhuain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0792, Page 14

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    sign of fine weather.
    Mr Killeen,
    30 Main St
    Howth
    and
    Mr Redmond
    37 Main St
    Howth.
    If the smoke from the chimneys blows to the sea it is the sign of wind.
    When rain is coming to Howth we can tell it by the soot falling down the chimneys.
    If the sea gets a greyish colour, it is a sign of bad weather.
    Mr John McCann,
    Church St,
    Howth
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Weather-Lore

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    When the sky is covered with heavy clouds, and the sun is just visible through a watery-looking cloud, rain is not far off.
    When the curlews are crying it is the sign of bad weather.
    "If wind comes before rain,
    Soon you may make sail again,
    If rain comes before wind,
    Haul your sheets, and braces mind."
    Mr T. Redmond,
    37 Main St,
    Howth.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr T. Redmond
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Binn Éadair, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath