School: Scoil na mBráthar, Portlaoighse

Location:
Port Laoise, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Br. Frampton
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0834, Page 285

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  1. When the hills appear near sign of rain. People watch the cows in the morning going away. If they stay near home it is a sure sign of rain. Others watch the sheep where they lie. If they lie on high ground it is going to be fine. When the ducks quack and peacocks cry it is a sure sign it won't be fine. Other people watch the moon and stars in the winter time. When the sky is clear and full of stars it is a sign of frost. When there is a circle on the moon you can tell by
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Keyes
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballydavis, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr Hyland
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballydavis, Co. Laois