School: Creganbane (roll number 14079)

Location:
Cregganbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Dáithí Mag Réill
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    is a fog along the river at nightfall it is the sign of good weather.
    If the east is looking red in the morning the day will come wet.
    If the cat is scraping the chair its the sign of bad weather.
    If you see a dog eating grass it is the sign of bad weather.
    It is a sign of storm if you hear the ducks quacking.
    If Friday morning
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
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    Tommie Duffy
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