School: Mainistir Mhuigheó (B)

Location:
Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Padraig Ó Cuinn

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Weather-Lore

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0100, Page 059

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Weather Lore.
If the sun gets red in the evening it is a good sign of the weather. When there is a lot of stars in the sky that is a sign of frost. When there is a lot of clouds in the sky that is a sign of rain. When there is a ring around the moon it is a sign of rain. If there is a rainbow on a Fridday it is the sign of a wet week.
The wind.
If the wind blows from the South it is a sign of rain. If the wind blows from the North it is a sign of snow. If the wind blows from the West it is a sign of rain. If the wind blows from the east it is a sign of good weather.
The animals.
If you see the sheep going in shelter it is a sign of a bad night's rain. If you see a dog eating grass it is asign of rain. If you see a cat scraping wood it is a

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Collector
John Cunnane
Gender
male
Address
Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo
Informant
John Walsh
Gender
male
Address
Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo
Language
English