School: Rath Sionnaigh

Location:
Rashenny, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Suibhne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1122, Page 122

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1122, Page 122

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  4. XML “Cures”

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    it is a sign of bad weather.
    When you see the birds flying inlands it a sign of storm.
    When the sun sinks behind a cloud it is sign of bad weather.
    When you see the dust flying in the air it is a sign of storm.
    If the moon looks pale it is a sign of rain.
    When the floor is damp it is a sign of rain.
    When the rain lies on the windows it is a sign of rain.
    When the wildgeese come from Norway it is a sign of snow.
    When the sky is red it will be a storm.
    When there is mangstass in the sky it is a sign of frost.
    When the swallow flies low it is a sign of rain
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
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