School: Cill Bhriotáin (B.) (roll number 14116)

Location:
Kilbrittain, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Riagáin
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  1. When there is a ring around the moon it is a sign of rain.
    When the sun is very pale and is not shining brightly it is a sign of rain.
    When the wind is from the south it is a sign of rain.
    When the plover is screaming it is a sign of rain.
    When there is a rainbow in the morning it is a sign of rain, and when there is a rainbow in the night it is a sign for dry weather.
    When the cat turns her back to the fire it is a sign for wet weather.
    When the dogs eat grass it is a sign for wet weather.
    When the wind is from the north we will get nice dry weather, and when the wind is from the east we will get cold bad weather.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Twohig
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baltinakin, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Jeremiah Twohig
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baltinakin, Co. Cork