School: Sráid na Cille, Cathair Dhún Iascaigh (roll number 15184)

Location:
Caher, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Déoirín Ní Ragháil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0570, Page 039

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  1. Sometimes on the horizon there is a long cloud which is called "Wind Dog". If it points East or West it will be bad weather but if it points North or South it will be fine.
    The high clouds that are called "Cirrus" tell of a change. It is easy to know them as they are streaked and some old people call them "Mares Tail". These clouds are a sign of rain of they are moving.
    A mackerel sky is the sign of fine weather.
    When a robin sings on top of a hedge there will be fine weather and if he sings down low in it there would
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ernest Alton
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrigeen, Co. Tipperary