School: Ballinamore (B.) (roll number 2820)

Location:
Béal an Átha Móir, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Seán Heslin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0224, Page 205

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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joe Harkin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Uachtar Achaidh, Co. Liatroma
  2. 66 When a dog eats grass it's a sign of rain.
    If smoke comes down the chimney rain is coming and if soot comes down the chimney it's a sign of rain also.
    The sky gets dark before rain.
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  3. 67 If a cat turns her back to the fire it is a sign of snow When you see a blue blaze in the fire it is a sure sign of snow.
    If the sky grows dark there will be rain
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