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School: An Tulach Mór (roll number 6293)

Location:
Tully More, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Bhrisleáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1048, Page 126

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  1. Folklore Regarding the Weather (continued)

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    A rainbow:- A rainbow in the morning is a sign of rain but a rainbow at night is a sign of dry weather.
    Other signs of the weather.
    (1) When a weasel is seen crossing the road it is a sign of rain.
    (2) If a number of hens are seen standing together picking themselves it is a sign of rain.

    (3) It is a sign of rain to hear curlews calling.
    (4) If more than three rabbits are seen eating late it is a sign of rain.
    (5) It is a sign of snow to see robins perching at the windows and doorsteps.
    (6) It is a sign of storm to see blue lights in the fire.
    (7) It is a sign of good weather to hear snipe calling after night.
    When the cranes are seen leaving the lake and going to the seashore it is a sign of dry weather.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Ann Mc Nelis
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Ardara, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    William Mc Nelis
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    101
    Address
    Ardara, Co. Donegal