School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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  1. (1) If the clouds float quickly south - westerly it is said to be the sign of bad weather.
    (2) If the moon and stars seems to be close to us at night it is a sign of a storm but if they seem far away it is the sign of good weather.
    (3) If the new moon stands straight in the sky it is said to be the sign of good weather but if it is seen on its side, it is the sign of bad weather.
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eoin Ó Baoghaill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumnasillagh, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Patrick Craig
    Gender
    Male