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School: St Patrick's, Ballyfarnon (roll number 13978)

Location:
Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon
Teachers:
Mark Hanly Thos. Feeny
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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    If the wild geese fly from Scotland to the bog of Allen it is a sign of good weather in Ireland and snow in Scotland.
    If a dog barks hoarsly it is a sign of snow.
    If a horse runs quickly it is a sign of rain.
    If the sky is a dark blue it is a sign of thunder.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Mc Manus
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tullytawen, Co. Roscommon