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School: Ardfinnan (B.), Cahir (roll number 16077)

Location:
Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
W. J. Nugent
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    Weather-Lore
    When the sun is watery it is a sign of rain.
    When there is a ring around the mood it is a sign of rain.
    A rainbow in the morning is a shepherd's warning, a rainbow at night is a shepherd's delight.
    The southerly wind brings most rain to our district.
    When the swallows are flying low it is a sign of rain.
    When the cats are at the fire it is a sign of rain.
    When the dogs are growling it is a sign of rain.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Maurice Savage
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 30
    Address
    Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary