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   1 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