School: Tullaghanstown (roll number 9605)

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1. Weather-Lore (continued)

   

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   low in thew sky it is a sign that there will be showers during the day.
   When you see a rainbow in the morning it is a sign of broken weather.
   when the west wind blows it is a sign of rain, and when the north wind blows it is a sign of cold dry weather.
   When the seagulls are hovering round it is a sign of a storm, and when the curlew whistles it is a sign of rain for he is called the wet bird" When the birds fly high it is a sign of good weather for the air is not heavy
   When the dog eats grass it is a sign of bad weather and when the cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of rain also.
   when the Fog falls early in the evening it is a sign of a good day the next morning and when the dust is flying the weather will be fine.
   When the frog comes into a house it is going to be a wet day.
   When the smoke goes up the chimney staight it is a sign of a calm day. When the fire burns brightly the day will be fine also.

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Janey Lowry

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   An Bóthar Mín, Co. na Mí

   Informant

   Mr James Lowry

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   54

   Occupation

   Farmer

   Address

   An Bóthar Mín, Co. na Mí