School: Cill Cruim / Killocrim (roll number 17072)

Location:
Killacrim, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Micheál Óg Ó Catháin
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    12. When the wind is heard whistling round the house it is a sign of rain.
    13. When the clouds are moving very quickly it is a sign of coming storms and when the seagulls are seen inland it is a sign of coming storms and rain.
    14. When it is raining and the cock begins to crow it is a sign that it is about to clear.
    15. When white clouds circle round the sky it is a sign of snow.
    16. When the wind blows and the dust rises off the road it is a sign of rain.
    17. When the ants perch on the road it
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pádraig Bairéad
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killacrim, Co. Kerry