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1. Weather-Lore (continued)

   

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   If the cat has its back to the fire it is the sign of rain.
   If the insects are biting it is the sign of rain.
   If the swallows are flying low it is the sign of rain.
   South and west wind bring rain and North wing brings frost and snow.
   If you see the mountains clear it is the sign of fine weather but if you do not see the mountains clear it is the sign of rain.
   When you see a rainbow it is the sign of rain.
   When a dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
   If there is smoke in the, it is a sign of frost
   When a cat tears at the bark of a it is a sign of a storm
   When there is a circle round the moon it is the sign of bad weather
   When there is a sign of darkness in the water, it is the sign of snow
   If the smoke goes up straight up the chimneys it is the sign of calm weather.

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   History Edit

   Topics

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

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Jeanette Ryan

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Béal Átha Liag, Co. an Longfoirt

   Informant

   Mrs Ryan

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   42

   Address

   Béal Átha Liag, Co. an Longfoirt