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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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    When the swallows fly low it is said that, that is a sign of bad weather.
    If there is a heavy dew falling in the evening, the next day will be very hot.
    If there is a ring round the moon it is a sign of bad weather. When you see a hen picking herself it is said that it is a sign of bad weather. If the sun goes down red it is said that there will be a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Lyons
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Joseph Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo