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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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    geese fly from west to east it is the sign of fair weather. If the seagulls are seen along the rivers it is the sign of fine weather also. When the sun sets like a ball of fire in (the) summer time it is a sure sign of heat. In winter when it sets red it is a sign of frost. When the swallows fly low rain follows. When the seagulls come inland and are heard whistling it is sure sign of rain
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Katie Brennan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrownacross, Co. Mayo