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School: Ceis Carraigín (roll number 13849)

Location:
Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Tomás Mag Fhionnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0211, Page 020

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    When the curlew is heard whistling, rain may be expected. When the curfew flies towards the Curlew Mountains, it is a sign of good weather.
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    When seagulls are seen inland it is a sign of a storm on sea.
    If the smoke from the chimney goes up straight, rain is coming.
    If the chimney puffs it is also a sign of rain.
    A blue blaze in the fire indicates coming storm.
    When the tongs is cold beside the fire it is a sign of storm.
    When soot falls it is a sign of rain.
    When the lough appears black, or the mountain near, it is a sign of rain.
    A pale sunset is also a sign of rain.
    South west wind brings most rain to
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Conn O' Boy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumingna, Co. Leitrim