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School: N. Colmcille, Westport Quay (roll number 13145)

Location:
Westport Quay, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Sean Ó Flaitile
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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    Hens always pick themselves for rain and ducks quack.
    If the cat scratches the of the chair it is the sign of rain.
    Whether clear or cloudy, a rosy sky at sunset foretells fine weather.
    A bright yellow sky at sunset foretells wind.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Hastings
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rosbeg, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs. Hastings
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    43
    Address
    Rosbeg, Co. Mayo