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School: Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn

Location:
Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Br. P. Ó Gairbheith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0853, Page 158

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  1. How Animals Birds and Insects Predict the Weather (continued)

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    Gnats
    When Gnats are seen to hover in swarms under trees the next day is nearly sure to be fine.
    Gulls
    Gulls always go inland whenever bad weather is on the way, even in summer time.
    Peacock
    The Peacock is a well-known weather prophet, for its screech is heard whenever bad weather is approaching.
    Pigs
    Pigs are very curious weather prophets. Before rough wind they carry sticks and straw to their beds, and before fine weather breaks they are apt to become very restless.
    Rooks.
    Rooks are very restless when a wet day is probable they fly
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Holden
    Gender
    Male