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1. Weather-Lore (continued)

   

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   of rain. Before a storm the sheep come in and in good weather they stay on the top of the mountains. When the cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of a storm.

   Weather signs as seen in the fire and chimney.—

   When there is a blue blaze in the fire it is a sign of a storm When the smoke is going up straight into the air it is a sign of good weather

   

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2. Signs of the Weather in the Sky

   

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   A far away “broc” (halo) is a sign of a near storm. When a robin sings on the top of a bush it is a sign of good weather. Animals.— When the goats come home it is a sign of a storm. When a dog is eating grass it is a sign of a storm. Wind.— It is a sign of wind when the ducks flap their wings. Insects.— When the crickets fly through the house it is a sign of a storm.

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   Topics

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

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Mr H. Moore

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   62

   Address

   Carn, Co. Donegal