School: Ballinlough (roll number 9238)

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1. Weather-Lore

   

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   When the wind is blowing from Ardglasson side it is a sign of rain.
   When the wind blows from the west or Loughcrew direction it is a sign of showers.
   When the wind blows from the north or from Bearng hill it is a sign of frost.
   When the wind blows from the east or from Seymourstown it is a sign of good, hardy, weather.

   When the swallows are flying low it is a sign of rain.
   When the hills appear near it is a sign of rain.
   When there is a ring around the moon it is a sign of rain.
   When the clouds are black looking it is a sign of rain.
   When the cattle are on the highest part of the field it is a sign of good weather.
   When the sun is red going down in the evening it is a sign of frost or hard weather.
   When you see a dog eating grass it is a sign of wet weather.
   When you see the Nothern Lights in the sky at night it is a sign of bad weather.

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   History Edit

   Topics

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

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mary Gaughran

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13

   Address

   Ballinlough Big, Co. na Mí