School: Mainistir Mhuigheó (B)

Location:
Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Padraig Ó Cuinn
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    sign of rain. If you see the swallows flying low it is a sign of rain if they are flying high it is a sign of good weather. If you see the sea gulls flying inland it is a sign of bad weather if they are flying out to sea it is a sign of good weather. If the curlew is screming it is a sign of rain. If you see the crows lieing on the walls it is a sign of bad weather
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Cunnane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    John Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo