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 16_008

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    on the land it is the sign of bad weather. When a heavy dew falls on a summer's evening it is the sign of rain. If the cat sits with his back to the fire it is the sign of rain. If you see a lot of flies on the road in the evening it is the sign of bad weather. If you see the cat scratching the door it is the sign of a storm. If you see a cap on Nephin it is the sign of a wet day. If you see a mist on Croagh Patrick it is the sign of rain. If a flood goes away quick it is the sign of another. If you see soot falling down
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Londragáin
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