School: Carron / Carthan (roll number 7573)

Location:
Carran, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Muirthille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0616B, Page 14_034

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  3. XML “Béaloideas - The Lucky and Unluckiest Days of the Week”
  4. XML “Signs of Weather”

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  1. When a cat is scaping timber it is a sign of a storm. When the hens are picking themselves it is a sign of rain. Also when a dog is drinking water it is a sign of rain. When the smoke goes up straight it is a sign of fine weather. If it goes any other side it is a sign of rain.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní hEidhin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Crughwill, Co. Clare