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

Location:
Kilbrittain, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Riagáin
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    When you hear others whistling it is the sign of wet weather.

    When you hear otters whistling it is the sign of wet weather.
    When you see a dog eating grass it is the sign of wet weather.
    When the sky is red to the west it is the sign of dry weather.
    When frogs come near the house it is the sign of wet weather.
    When the cat turns his back to the fire it is the sign of wet weather.
    A rainbow in the night is the sign of dry weather.
    A rainbow in the morning is the sign of wet weather.
    When you see sparks on the bottom of a pot or kettle it is the sign of wet weather.
    When the swallows are flying low it is the sign of wet weather.
    When the swallows are flying high it is the sign of dry weather. When there is a halo around the moon it is the sign of wet weather.
    When the smoke goes up straight from the chimney it is the sign of dry weather.
    When the smoke turns it is the
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tim Crowley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilbrittain, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Crowley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilbrittain, Co. Cork