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School: Ráthdubháin (roll number 9385)

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Rathduane, Co. Cork
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Pilib Ó Múinneacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 041

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    along the grass, it is a sure sign of rain. When crows fly like a kite, and seem to fall downwards as if they were shot, it is a sure sign of rain.
    There are birds known as seagulls. When they fly inwards to this district, it is a sure sign that there is bad weather along the coast, and is sure to come here in a day or two.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Seán Ó Loingsigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knocknaloman, Co. Cork