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School: Gortnasilla (roll number 15133)

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Gort na Saileach Thoir, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Thomas Mc Loughlin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0205, Page 075

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  2. Folklore

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    Signs of bad weather and good weather.
    Sun. When the sun spreads streamers and is of a pale yellow colour it betokens rain.
    Moon. When the moon is surrounded by a ring we may expect rain.
    Stars. Glittering stars tell us of a coming storm.
    Clouds. The clouds when lying copper coloured in the West indicate storm.
    Birds. Birds fly low when rain is coming.
    Animals. Animals stand in shelter of hedges or ditches when storm is approaching.
    Good Weather
    Sun. The sun setting very red betokens good weather.
    Mountains. When mountains seem far away with a mist on top it betokens good weather.
    Birds. Birds fly high, especially the swallow when good weather is coming.
    Animals. Farm animals feed contentedly in good weather.
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