School: Ladhar (B.), Bán-Tír (roll number 3269)
- Location:
- An Ladhar, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Halladáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0361, Page 206
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- Signs of Rain:-
I
When the morning fog goes from east to west along Mount Hilary.
II
When the Glen River roars at night near the Ball Alley (North of Lyre).
III
When the setting sun is very pale.
IV
When the sea-gulls appear in this district.
V
When the swallows fly and perch in groups on wires and fences.
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When the tiles on the floor of the School porch get damp.
VII
If wind is high and blowing directly from South or West.
VIII
When cattle and horses go towards sheltered fences on the farm.
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If the ground gets covered over with meeleens.
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When the smoke curls up the chimney and is inclined to spread around the house.Signs of fine weather:-
I
When the crows collect in large numbers on the fields and rise up towards evening and fly westwards.
II
When the Glen River roars at Carraig-na-gCat (South[?]
III
When the sun has a coppery colour at sunrise and at sunset.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Pat Halliden
- Gender
- Male
