School: Killashandra (2.)

Location:
Killashandra, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Laura Patton
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  1. 1 When the shape of the old moon is on the new moon it is the sign of bad weather.
    2. When the mist rises off the bog at night it is the sign of good weather.
    3. When the mist rises off the lake in the morning it is the sign of bad weather.
    4. When a star is seen falling it is a sign of rain.
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Madge Venton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creenagh Glebe, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr Richard Venton
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Creenagh Glebe, Co. Cavan