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School: Tuairín Chathail (C.) (roll number 11181)

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Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
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Síghle Ní Shíothcháin
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    Bees dislike bad weather intensely so on the first indication of a change for the worse, they go back to the hive. If they stay in the hive for a time it is a sign of bad weather.
    Cows always lie down before rain falls so as to keep a dry patch under them but if they seem to be restless and refuse to lie down we may be sure gales are ahead.
    When a donkey is heard braying is is said to be a sign
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kelleher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lackanastooka, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Con Kelleher
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Lackanastooka, Co. Cork