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School: Cnoc Machan, Bun Machan

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Ballynasissala, Co. Waterford
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Bríd Ní Fhaoláin; Bríd Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0650, Page 9

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    Signs of rain
    1 If two blackbirds are seen on a wall together It is a sign of bad weather.
    2 If the curlew gives the double whistle. Its a sign of wet weather.
    3 If white clouds are seen near the mountain A sign of rain.
    4 If two rainbows are seen in the morning. Its a sign of a wet day.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlís Ní Ailche
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyristeen, Co. Waterford