School: Cnoc an Chláraigh, Séipéal na Carraige (roll number 14002)

Location:
Knockaclarig, Co. Cork
Teacher:
David Ó Ceallacháin
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  1. Weather - Lore
    Wood Cock
    When the wood cock comes from the country into the woods Frost and snow are near
    The Seagull
    When the seagull is seen coming up from the sea over the river rain is near
    Swallows
    When the swallows fly high it is a sign of fine weather. When the swallows fly low rain is near.
    The wild geese
    The wild geese are seen on top of shortly before snow storm.
    Snipe
    When snipe come to the streams frost is near.
    When the corncrake is head crowing we are near hard frost.
    When the crows fly high and quick we are in for a long spell of fine weather.
    When the jackdaw remains in his nest in the chimney we will have rain that day
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