School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)
- Location:
- An Baile Nua (Shea), Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Teacher: (ní thugtar ainm)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 07_010
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- (continued from previous page)hold the reins. (rains)
- When the sky looks dark and cloudy it is a sure sign of rain.
The sun darkens, and gets very dim looking when it is going to rain.
When the moon is very low, and turned on its back, it is a sign that we are gong to have bad weather.
When a great number of stars can be seen glittering(continues on next page) - Collector
- Máire de Paor
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- An tAgard, Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Informant
- Mr John Marnell
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 83
- Address
- Dún Iomagáin, Co. Chill Chainnigh
