School: Aughrim (C.)
- Location:
- Eachroim, Co. Chill Mhantáin
- Teacher: Bean an Phléimeannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0921, Page 161
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- Weather LoreSigns of RainIf a halo is seen around the moon.
When the distant hills look nigh.
When the wind blows from the south or southeast.
When the stares leave the mountains.
When a dog eats grass.
When the noise of the train can be heard in the distance.
White frost also brings rain.
The old people watch to see from what point the wind blows on November 1st, - the first day of Winter.
There is will remain for three months - so they say.
If it comes from the (south) North or North-east they say(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mollie Mason
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Eachroim, Co. Chill Mhantáin
