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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 127

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  1. Folklore Regarding the Weather (continued)

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    When crows fly low it is a sign of storm. It is also a sign of storm to see the crows and seagulls flying together.
    When wild ducks are seen it is a sign of frost.
    If sheep or cattle are seen lying on high ground in the evening it is a sign of good weather.
    If a dogs or cats are seen eating grass it is a sign of rain.
    It is a sign of rain to see soot falling.
    When there are a number of ants seen creeping on rocks it is a sign of rain.
    If haws stay long on the bushes it is a sign of a severe winter.
    If roses are seen on the bushes in October it is a sign of a stormy winter.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    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