School: Scoil Naomh Eoin, Bréachmhuigh (roll number 13781)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
A.M. Mac Taidhg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0089D, Page 08_007

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    or at the twig It is the sign of storm. It is a bad sign to see the dog eating grass It is the sign of rain. It is a bad sign of the Weather to see the inseets very near the grouned. It is the sign of rain. When the wind blows south-east It is a good sign of the weather It is a good sign of the swallows flying low and the wind from the north It is a good sign of the weather or the sign of the next day being good or to see the sun goying down Without a cloud. It is a bad sign of the Weather to see the crouse flying high going to there nests screiching, and caining. It is a bad sign of the Weather to see the blackbirds going in big haste or to see the staurs
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Láimhín
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bean Ní Láimhín
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmacrade, Co. Mayo