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School: Scoil Naomh Eoin, Bréachmhuigh (roll number 13781)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
A.M. Mac Taidhg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0089D, Page 19_014

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    of bad weather. If the moon is shining very bright it is a sign of frost. If the blackbird is standing on a bare branch it is a sign of bad weather. If the sky is red in the evening it is a sign of fine weather. If a cat has his back to the fire it is a sign of bad weather, or if he is washing his face it is a sign of bad weather. when there is sut falling from the chimney it is a sign of rain.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Meadhbh Ní Chuinn
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Risteárd Ó Cuinn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Breandrum or Windsor, Co. Mayo