School: Carraig Thuathail (B.)
- Location:
- Carraig Thuathail, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: John Bowdren
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- (continued from previous page)a sign of very bad weather.
13) If a seagull is seen flying by herself it is a sign of bad weather also.
14) If a seagull is seen to stay on the land for a long time it is a sign of bad weather.Signs of Frosty Weather
1) If blue flames are seen int he fire it is a sure sign of frosty weather.
2) If a cat is seen with his back to the fire it is a sign of frosty weather also.
3) When a lot of stars are seen glittering in the sky we can be sure of frosty weather.
4) When a train is heard going over a bridge far away is a sign of frosty weather.Signs of Stormy Weather
1) "A mackerel sky and mares' tails make big ships carry little sails."
- Collector
- Willie Harte
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Baile an Tiobraid Thiar, Co. Chorcaí
- Informant
- Mr John Joe Harte
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 45
- Address
- Baile an Tiobraid Thiar, Co. Chorcaí
