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School: Garrangrena, Borrisoleigh (roll number 3282)

Location:
Garrangrena Upper, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Eibhlin, Bean Uí Chonghaile
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    chimney it is a sign of calm-weather.
    15. When a cat scrapes a mat or the legs of the table or chairs it is a sign of wind.
    16. When the hens are picking themselves it is a sign of rain.
    17. When the pigs are restless and rolling in the water it is a sign of rain.
    18. When the wild geese fly towards the Shannon it is the sign of snow.
    Bridget Hogan,
    Glenbreeda,
    Borrisoleigh.
    Information got from my Mother, Mrs Hogan, same address.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Hogan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenbreedy, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs Hogan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glenbreedy, Co. Tipperary