School: Coradh Chaitlín (C.)

Location:
Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Eibhlin, Bean Mhic Conmara
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  1. If hens pick themselves it is a sign of rain.
    People say when their corns are sore it is a near rain.
    If a dag licks himself it is another sign of rain
    If a cat turns his back to the fire it is said we will get rain.
    If sea-gulls are seen on the land it is a sign of bad weather.
    If the sky is bright or red it is a sign of frost.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Michael Mc Namara
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownakilly, Co. Clare