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School: Clochar na Trócaire (Maothal) (roll number 13770)

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Mohill, Co. Leitrim
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An tSr. Mícheal le Muire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0216, Page 183

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  1. Local Beliefs

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    1. One is, if the crows fly low it is the sign of rain.
    2. If the cat turns her back to the fire it is the sign of a storm.
    3. If hens pick their feathers it is the sign of rain.
    4. If smoke comes straight out of the chimneys it is the sign of a good day.
    5. If a blue blaze comes in the fire, it is the sign of a storm.
    6. If sheep bleat loudly, it is the sign of rain.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aileen Gordan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Treanmore, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    John Gordan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Treanmore, Co. Leitrim