School: Convent of Mercy, Athlone
- Location:
- Baile Átha Luain, Co. na hIarmhí
- Teacher: Sr Regis
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- (continued from previous page)sun shines brightly early in the morning the weather will be wet. It is also a sign of rain when the ducks begin to quack. When the cattle seek shelter under a tree it is the sign of rain. When the small flies are very plentiful it is the sign of rain. When rocks are damp it is also a sign of rain. "It is a sign of rain if the birds fly up to the chimneys and face the wind.Written by Mildred O'ConnellThis Weather Lore was told to me by my Mother.
Mrs. O'Connell
O'Connell St
Athlone
- Collector
- Mildred O' Connell
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baile Átha Luain, Co. na hIarmhí
- Informant
- Mrs O' Connell
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baile Átha Luain, Co. na hIarmhí
