School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 08_003

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 08_003

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    If you see a lot of insects in the air it is believed that we will have fine weather. If the sea gulls fly high in the sky it is a sign of fine weather. If there is a ring round the moon at night it is said that we will have rain. If the dog eats grass bad weather is coming. If the blaze from the fire is blue it is said that we will have rain. If the cat is scraping wood a storm is coming. If the stars are bright at night it is a sign of
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Delia Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowcanada, Co. Mayo