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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (B.) (roll number 1866)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M.S. Ó Ceallaigh
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    it is a sign of rough weather.
    When swallows are flying high in the sky it is a sign of good weather.
    When swallows are flying low it is a sign of rain.
    When wild geese are seen flying overhead it is a sign of frost.
    When you see a rainbow early in the morning it is a sign of bad weather.
    When you see a rainbow early in the evening it is a sign of good weather.
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Raymond Mc Quillan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon