School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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    herself or a dog eating grass, or if you hear the curlews calling it is also a sign of rain. When the wind is south east it brings heavy rain. The heavy rain comes from the west. It is a sign of rain if you see the swallows flying low. It is also a sign of rain if a rainbow comes in the sky. It is a sign of snow if a cat sits with his back to the fire, or if the fire won't kindle.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Killeen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Folliard
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo