School: Ceann an Largaigh (roll number 14887)

Location:
Cionn na Leargaí, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Eithne Ní Ghiolla Séanaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1079, Page 337

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  1. If the cat sits with his back to the fire it is a sign of rain.
    If the dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
    If the cat washes behind his ears it is a sign of rain.
    When there is a ring round the moon it is a sign of rain.
    When the pimpernel closes up it is a sign of rain.
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Vera Mc Elhinney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Míobhaigh, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Elhinney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Míobhaigh, Co. Donegal