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School: Cnoc na Groighe (C.), Ráth Mhór (roll number 3015)

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Knocknagree, Co. Cork
Teacher:
M. Ní Iceadha
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    is a sign of storm.
    The clouds rolling fast is a sign of approaching thunder-storm.
    The Jack Snipe (Gabhairín Ruadh) bleating at Sunset is a sign of fine weather.
    The loud quacking of the ducks is a sign of rain.
    When the dog eats grass is also a sign of rain.
    The crows flying low is a sign of rain also.
    A halo round the moon is a sign of rain.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Address
    Farrankeal, Co. Cork