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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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    It is said that if you see the sun going down red in the evening it is a sure sign of fine weather.
    When the mountains can be seen very plainly it is a sign of fine weather. It is a sign of a storm when you see the birds leave the lake. It is a sign of rain if you see the shadows of the land on the lake. It is also a sign of rain if you see a hen picking
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Killeen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Folliard
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Address
    Carrowneden, Co. Mayo