School: Druim Muchlach (roll number 16040)

Location:
Drummucklagh, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Peadar C. Mac Giolla Chearr
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1105, Page 5

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  1. When there is a ring around the moon, it is a sign there is going to be a storm.
    When you see a rainbow in the sky, it is a sign of broken weather.
    When you see the floor wet, it is a sign there is going to be rain.
    When you see wild geese flying to the mountains, it is a sign there is going to be good weather.
    When you see a blue blaze in the fire, it is a sign there is going to be rain.
    When you see the smoke going up straight out of the chimney, it is a sign
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Boyle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carnshannagh, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    John Boyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carnshannagh, Co. Donegal