School: Kilmacow (B.) (roll number 14187)

Location:
Cill Mhic Bhúith, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
P. Ó Loingsigh
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  1. The sea gulls flying north is a sign of storm.
    When the hills seem to be near is a sign of rain.
    When the sea gulls fly inland from the sea there is a storm brewing on the coast.
    When the wind blows from the south it is a sign that rain is coming.
    When spiders threads are on the ground it is a sign of rain.
    If a person's corns begin to pain it is a sign of rain.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John O' Connell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cill Mhic Bhúith, Co. Chill Chainnigh
    Informant
    Thomas O' Connell
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Factory worker
    Address
    Cill Mhic Bhúith, Co. Chill Chainnigh