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School: Scoil Naomh Eoin, Bréachmhuigh (roll number 13781)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
A.M. Mac Taidhg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0089D, Page 20_014

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    to be fine it is the sign of bad weather. If the flower is damp it is the sign of bad weather. When the west part of the sky is red it is the sign of frost. When the hens look for shelter it is the sign of bad weather. When the cuckoo starts screaming it is the sign of good weather. When the ducks stay a long time out in the water it is the sign of bad weather. When the hens stay out a long time in the field it is the sign of good weather
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cáit Ní Cheallacháin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bean Uí Ceallacháin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumcorrabaun, Co. Mayo