School: Creganbane (roll number 14079)

Location:
Cregganbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Dáithí Mag Réill
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    day will not last.
    They say that when the cat has his back turned to the fire it is the sign of bad weather.
    When you see a round ring around the moon they say that it is the sign of bad weather.
    When behind is rid it is the sign of bad weather.
    If you see the smook lying low to the ground it is the sign of bad weather.
    When the sun goes down and red on a Summer's evening it is the sign
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tommie Malley
    Gender
    Male