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School: Lankill (roll number 16904)

Location:
Lankill, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cibhil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137F, Page 08_006

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  1. Signs and Superstitions

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    1. If you hear the snipe it means fine weather.
    2. If the stars are bright and shining it is for frost.
    3. If the sky is red in the west it is for heat and if it is red in the East it is for rain.
    4. If you see cockroaches it is the sign of rain.
    5. If you see a spider on a person's clothes it means that you will get something new.
    6. If you see a cat washing his face it is a sign of rain.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen King
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lanmore, Co. Mayo