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School: Glanworth (B.) (roll number 4837)

Location:
Glanworth, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Liam Ó Ríoghbhardáin
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  1. Weather-Lore

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    "Birds"
    When pigeons coo, it is a sign of rain.
    "Roads"
    When roads get damp, it is a sign of rain.
    "Mirrors"
    When mirrors get damp, it is a sign of rain.
    "Pots"
    When red sparks cling to a pot, it is a sign of rain.
    "cows"
    When cows run around a field, it is a sign of rain.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    David Barry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballylegan, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs W. Barry
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    48
    Address
    Ballylegan, Co. Cork