School: Clonard (roll number 16067)

Location:
Cluain Ioraird, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Fithcheallaigh
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    When the sky is cleare and blue.
    sign of good weather.
    The Wind
    When the wind is coming from the east - sign of hardship.
    When the wind is coming from the southwest - sign of rain.
    The Birds
    When the seagulls come into the land from the seashore
    sign of rain
    On a wet day when a robin sits on the top of a whitethorn bush - sign of fine weather.
    On a wet day when a robin sits in a whitethorn bush - sign of rain.
    The Insects and Animals
    When you see a dog drinking water, sign of frost.
    When you see the cows coming home
    sign of bad weather.
    When the fire turns blue sign of rain.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Joe Casserly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ard na Mullán, Co. na Mí