School: Scoil an Chlochair, Cappamore

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   of rain. When the dogs cry it is a sign of rain. When the smoke goes up straight, it is a sign of fine weather, and if it goes up crooked, it is a sign of bad weather. If the fire shows a blue flame, it is a sign of bad weather. If the soot falls down the chimney, it is a sign of rain.

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2. Weather-Lore

   

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   If the sky is very dark and gloomy, it is a sign of rain, and if the sky is bright and clear it is a sign of fine weather. If the sun sets in a red ball, it is the sign of fine weather. If the sunrises in the morning are cloudy, it is a sign of rain. If a new moon is on its back, as the old people say, if we get a new moon on Saturday, we are sure to have bad weather. If a new moon is not on its back, it is a sign of good weather. If the stars are glittering in the night, it is a sign of frosty weather. If the sky is full of stars, it is the sign of good weather.

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