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School: An Clochar, Cara Droma Ruisc

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Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim / Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
An tSr. Emerentia
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0209, Page 074

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  1. Weather-Lore

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    It is very interesting to hear the farmer, who is supposed to Nature's best friend, and who seemingly converses with Nature, talk about the weather. The following are some of the beliefs which the farmers in my home district associate with the weather.
    Storm:
    The following are the signs of storm: A cat sitting with her back to the fire; a misty circle around the moon; a cat scraping wood; a dog eating long grass; wild geese flying against the wind; blue ashes.
    Rain:
    West wind, wind whistling
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