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School: Ashfort (B.), Ráthluirc

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Ashford, Co. Limerick
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Muiris Ó Mathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0493, Page 222

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    bottom it is a sign of rain.
    When the smoke comes down the chimney, it is a sign of rain.
    When it would be going to snow, the cat would have his back turned to the fire.
    If it begins to rain at twelve o'clock in the day, it will be raining all day.
    If sparks were flying from the fire it's a sign of bad weather.
    If the crows are seen perching on the sides of wynds of hay, or perching in meadows, it is a sign of rain, or if they're flying low coming home to their nests, it is a sign of rain.
    If the stars appear to be bigger, or twinkling at night is a sign of frost.
    If there is a frog on a river and if
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    George Winter
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballagh, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Jas. Hallman
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballagh, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Toomey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballagh, Co. Cork