School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)
- Location:
- An Baile Nua (Shea), Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Teacher: (ní thugtar ainm)
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- Sky. When the sky is very dark and gloomy it is the sign of rain.
If the moon is turned on its back it is the sign of broken weather and rain.
When the sun is covered with clouds it is the sign of rain.
When the stars sparkle it is the sign of frost. When the clouds seem to be moving it is the sign of rain.
A rainbow is the sign of showers. When the wind is blowing(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Ailís Ní Glionnán
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Informant
- James Glendon
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 53
- Address
- Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh
