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School: Cobh Labhráis (B.) (roll number 7452)

Location:
Rerrin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Súilleabháin
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    to the change of the weather. When a cat sits with her back to the fire or washes over her ears it is a sign of wet weather. Cats also become restless and wander about the house when a thunderstorm is approaching. The braying of a donkey is said to be a sign of coming rain. Sheep in mountainous districts will change their feeding ground to the lee side of the lee side of the hills before the arrival of severe gales and rain.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pádruig Ó Ceallacain
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardagh, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Pádruig Ó Ceallacain
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Ardagh, Co. Cork