School: Naomh Seosamh (Buachaillí)

Location:
Glennamaddy, Co. Galway
Teacher:
S. Ó Deagha
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  1. (1). When the crows are flying low it is a sign of rain.
    (2). When you see the cats back to the fire it is the sign of a storm.
    (3). When swallows are flying low it is the sign of rain.
    (4). When the wild- geese come it is the sign of frost.
    (5). When the soot falls it is the sign of rain.
    (6). When the goat comes down from the top of the hill it is the sign of a storm.
    (7). When you see a dog eating grass it is the sign of rain.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tommy Garvey
    Gender
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