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School: Berrings (Measctha) (roll number 4186)

Location:
Berrings, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Drisceoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0348, Page 074

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  1. Signs of Bad Weather

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    When the crows are seen flying low we are sure to have rain.
    When the swallows are seen flying low we are sure to have rain.
    When the curlews are heard screaming late at night we are sure to have rain.
    When the sea-gulls are seen coming inland we are sure to have a great storm.
    When the curlews are seen going southwards we are sure to have bad weather.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
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  2. Signs of Good Weather

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    When the crows are seen flying very high and going into a wood we are sure to have good weather.
    When the swallows are seen flying and dipping down into water we are sure to have good weather.
    When the curlews are seen going northwards we are going to have good weather.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
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    Collector
    Mary Cooney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyshoneen, Co. Cork