School: Mathghamhnach (C.) (roll number 11423)

Location:
Mahoonagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Bríd Nic Arailt
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  1. To see a starry night people say good weather is coming. When the cat purrs it is a sign of good weather. If the cat turns his back to the fire people know that rain is approaching. When the dog is very drowsy it is a sign of rain.
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Kenny
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynoe, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Michael Hennessy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Kilgolban, Co. Limerick