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School: Knockjames

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Knockjames, Co. an Chláir
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    Signs of Rain
    10th November 1937
    I. When bad weather is coming the bees stay in their nests
    II. Cows always lie down before rain falls to keep a dry patch under them
    III. Before rain falls the fowl gather into their house picking themselves
    IV. When rain is coming the geese fly high
    V. When crickets chirp loudly
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Halpin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Halpin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockjames, Co. an Chláir