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

Location:
Na Gleannta, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1051B, Page 15_011

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    6. When we see the crane going up the river in the harvest time there will be a flood before night.
    7. When we see the hens standing picking themselves its a sure sign of rain.
    8. If it is raining and if a ruster runs out in the rain and begins crowing, it will fair in half an hour.
    9. When we see the dog eating grass it is a sign of rain for the next day.
    10. If the cat sits with her back to the fire and begins washing her face it is a sign of rain.
    11. If the cow shakes herself
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Séamus Ó Domhnaill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Na Gleannta, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    William Basking
    Gender
    Male