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   When soot falls down, it is a sign of bad weather. When a cat puts her back to the fire, it is a sign of bad weather. When crows weave a blanket, it is a sign of bad weather. A ring around the moon, is a sign of bad weather. When a pig scrapes it's bed, it is a sign of bad weather. A cat or a dog eating grass its a sign of bad weather. When a dog is very sleepy it is a sign of bad weather. When the glass of a window looks very clear it is a sign of good weather. When a gem is picking herself in the morning, its a sign of bad weather, and when she is picking herself at night its a sign of good weather. When cattle are shaking themselves it is a

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   Topics

   1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Children of Killeen National School

   Address

   Killeen, Co. Mayo

   Informant

   Martin Healy

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Moyny, Co. Mayo

   Informant

   Michael Kearney

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Carrowneden, Co. Mayo

   Informant

   Peter Doherty

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Knockaun, Co. Mayo

   Informant

   Sam Bourke

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Carrowneden, Co. Mayo

   Informant

   Thomas Munnelly

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Muingrevagh, Co. Mayo