School: Gallbhaile (roll number 1316)

Location:
Galbally, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Mícheál L. Mac Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0902, Page 017

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0902, Page 017

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    is falling it is a very bad sign.
    When the cats and dogs lie away from the fire it is a sign of fine weather. It is a good sign when the wild geese fly from the sea, or when the swallows fly high, or when the butter-fly is flying high. It is another sign of fine weather when the frog's coat gets yellower.
    It is a sure sign of fine weather when the smoke goes up straight from the chimney, or when the circle is near the moon or sun.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggie Brennan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Galbally, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    John Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    46
    Address
    Galbally, Co. Wexford