School: Trentagh (roll number 16331)

Location:
Treantagh, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
M. Nic Pheadair
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    it is a sign of rain.
    Birds.
    (1) When the seagull is on the land it is a sign that a storm is near.
    (2) When we see the wild geese and swans flying towards the mountains it is a sign of a storm.
    Animals.
    (1) When the cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of rain.
    (2) When the cat washes her face it is a sign of rain.
    (3) When she washes behind her ears it is a sign of a flood.
    (4) When the dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
    (5) When the donkey stands behind the ditch it is a sign of (it) rain, and when it brays it is a sign of rain.
    Sky.
    (1) If we see a fog or mist on the top of the hills in the morning it is a sign of rain.
    (2) If the hills are looking near it is a sign of rain.
    Sound of water.
    (1) If we hear the water making a loud
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Emma Neely
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromore, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs William Neely
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    57
    Address
    Dromore, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr William Neely
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Dromore, Co. Donegal