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 21_009

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  1. When a cat scrapes wood it is a sign of a storm. When the swallows are flying low it is a sign of rain. When a dog eats grass it is a sign of rain. When a cat has its back to the fire it is a sign of rain. If the sun is shining very early in the morning it is a sign of rain. during the day. If you stand on
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maighréad Ní Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bean Uí Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Breaghwy, Co. Mayo