School: Belturbet (B)

Location:
Belturbet, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
J. Mc Govern
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  1. Rainbow in the morning shepherds warning.
    Rainbow in the night shepherds delight
    When a dog eats grass it is the sign of rain.
    When the cat washes her face it is the sign of rain
    When the herring gull comes in land it is the sign of rain
    When the swallow flies low it is the the sign of rain.
    When the sheep come down the mountain it is the sign of rain.
    When goats comes home it is the sign of rain.
    When you see a blue light in the fire it is the sign of rain.
    When the cat or dog sits beside the fire it is the sign of rain.
    When there is dampness on the wall it is the sign of rain.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Small
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Belturbet, Co. Cavan