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School: Cabra, Kingscourt

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Cabra, Co. Cavan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1008, Page 121

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    It is generally believed that when the sky is red at sunset, we shall have good weather.
    When there are many very bright stars we expect frost.
    When there is a ring round the moon or it is covered by a cloud, it is going to rain. Western and southerly winds bring rain. To see sheep going to the hollows and to see swallows fly low are signs of rain. A cat is seen sitting with her back towards the fire when rain is near.
    When a blue blaze is seen in the fire, it is the sign of storm.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Oscar Sherriff
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kingscourt, Co. Cavan