School: Baile an Oileáin (B.) (roll number 2808)

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   singing. When the rooks fly in clusters overhead and are heard cawing rain may be expected. When the frogs colour changes from yellow to brown and when they venture out in the evening rain may be expected. When the piercing voice of the blackbird is heard rain may be expected.
   A clear blue sky indicates fine weather but a dark sky indicates rain. Forthcoming rain is indicated by the sheen on rocks. Damp walls and falling soot also indicate rain. When the dust is being blown off the road rain may be expected. Forthcoming rain is also indicated by the great noise of rivers, cascades or trains. The train does not make much noise when the weather is fine. Rain usually follows the gadding of the cows. The peculiar grunt of the pig indicates forthcoming rain. It may also be expected when the cat turns his back to the fire. When the sea makes

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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   James Connor

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Racomane West, Co. Kerry

   Informant

   Mrs John O' Connor

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   49

   Address

   Racomane West, Co. Kerry