School: Tullaghanstown (roll number 9605)

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   low in thew sky it is a sign that there will be showers during the day.
   When you see a rainbow in the morning it is a sign of broken weather.
   when the west wind blows it is a sign of rain, and when the north wind blows it is a sign of cold dry weather.
   When the seagulls are hovering round it is a sign of a storm, and when the curlew whistles it is a sign of rain for he is called the wet bird" When the birds fly high it is a sign of good weather for the air is not heavy
   When the dog eats grass it is a sign of bad weather and when the cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of rain also.
   when the Fog falls early in the evening it is a sign of a good day the next morning and when the dust is flying the weather will be fine.
   When the frog comes into a house it is going to be a wet day.
   When the smoke goes up the chimney staight it is a sign of a calm day. When the fire burns brightly the day will be fine also.

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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Janey Lowry

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Bohermeen, Co. Meath

   Informant

   Mr James Lowry

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   54

   Occupation

   Farmer

   Address

   Bohermeen, Co. Meath