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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 113

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    There are many local beliefs with regard to the weather in this district.
    For example when we are going to have bad weather the sky looks cloudy towards the south-west. (2) When the mountains seem near. (3) The cat comes very close to the fire. (4) The hens begin to peg themselves. (5) The cricket is heard all night. (6) The curlew is heard inland. (7) Sheep and goats also give signs of the weather if you see them high on the hills you are sure of fine weather.
    When a storm is coming they are the first to know it as the old people say a storm is coming the goat has come
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
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    Kathleen Cantillon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardoughter, Co. Kerry