School: Killashandra

Location:
Killashandra, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Ó Leannáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0982, Page 066

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0982, Page 066

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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Wilson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killashandra, Co. Cavan
  2. I If you see a dog eating grass it is the sign of storm.
    II When you see a circle round the moon it is the sign of rain.
    III If it is red round the setting of the sun the next day will be good.
    IV Rainbow at morning is the Shepherds warning, a rainbow at night is the Shepherds delight.
    V If the stars are twinkling at night it is a sign of frost.
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