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

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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  1. 1. When the stars begin to glitter it is a sign of frost.
    2. If the sun sets red it is a sign of good weather.
    3 When there is a near ring on the moon it is a far away storm. When there is a far away ring on it it is a near by storm.
    4. When the wind rises high and lowers swiftly it is a sign of rain.
    5. If the birds do not go to the top of the bush to sing there will be rain.
    6. When a snow-storm is coming
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Niall Ó Domhnaill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Meenachallow, Co. Donegal