School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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    the gate waiting to get home it is a sign of good weather but when they are eating in the fields in the evening it is a sign of storm.
    13. When the dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
    14. When the swallows fly high it is a sign of good weather.
    15. When the swallows fly along the ground it is a sign of rain.
    16. When there is a downblow of smoke it is a sign of rain.
    17. When Loughras Mor bar roars it is a sign of good weather.
    18. When the river (sign) sings a joyful song it is a sign of
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Padruig Ua Gallchobhair
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Meenachallow, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs Gallagher
    Gender
    Female