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School: Cluain Uamha (C.) (roll number 12828)

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Cloyne, Co. Cork
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E. Geeleher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0394, Page 240

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  1. Bird-Lore (continued)

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    It is said that if the swallows fly low, it is a sign of wet weather, and if they fly high it is a sign of fine weather.
    If a flock of birds is seen flying from east to west, and if they alight half-way, it is said that bad weather may be excepted.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Doolin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    James Doolin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballymaloe More, Co. Cork