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School: Inishmagrath (roll number 15088)

Location:
Sheena, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Mrs. C. Kelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0204, Page 026

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    When the dust flies after a motor it is a sign of rain.
    If the lake is dark and heavy it is a sign of rain or when the noise is far out in the lake it is a sign of good weather, or when the waterfalls is making much noise(?) it is a sign of rain.
    When the midges dance it is a sign of rain, or when the flying ants are on the road it is a sign of rain or when the bee is coming home and he makes much noise it is a sign of rain, or when the spider creeps on the floor it is a sign of rain.
    When the smoke goes up straight it is a sign of dry weather, or when the soot falls down the chimney it is a sign of rain.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Wiliiam Irwin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    William Irwin
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim