School: Cloch Rua (roll number 11111)

Location:: Cloghroe, Co. Donegal
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Signs of the Weather

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When a cat has her back to the fire, it is a sign of bad weather. When the sky is dark in the East, it is a sign of good weather. When the sky is pink in the West, it is a sign of good weather. If there is a mist around the hills it is a sign of good weather. When the fire is very bright and red, it is a sign of a storm. When there is a rainbow in the sky, it is a sign of showery weather. If the hills are looking near, it is a sign of bad weather. If crows are seen picking in a field, it is a sign of bad weather. When there is a far-off ring
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Topics
1. genre
  weather-lore (~6,442)
Language

English
Collector
Margaret Walsh
Gender

Male
Address

Lettermakenny, Co. Donegal

Informant
Mrs Walsh
Gender

Female
Age

40
Address

Lettermakenny, Co. Donegal

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