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School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 124

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  1. Folklore - Weather-Lore (continued)

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    When the sun rises red, it is the sign of rain.
    When the clouds are runing, it is the sign of rain.
    When the crows are flying high it is the sign of fine weather.
    When the swallows are flying low. it is the sign of rain.
    When the cat is teairing, it is the sign of rain.
    When the sky is black, it is the sign of rain.
    When the midges are flying around in the evening, it is the sign of rain.
    When the smoking is going straight from the chimney, it is the sign of rain.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Moore
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Towlerton, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr James Moore
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Towlerton, Co. Laois