School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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    whistling, it is a sign of rain. When you see the seagulls flying inland it is a sign of bad weather and when you see them flying towards the sea it is a sign of good weather.
    When you see a wisp of hay going across the meadow with the breeze it is a sign of good weather. When you hear a whistle through the door it is a sign of rain. A halo round the moon is a sign of rain.
    A morning rainbow is a sign of rain and an evening
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Quille
    Gender
    Male
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    Derrindaff, Co. Kerry