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

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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    to be very big in the winter, it means a sure sign of a snow storm.
    11 When the hens oil themselves, it is a sign of rain.
    12 When it rains, and when the hens run into every sheltered place, it means that the rain will not last long.
    13 When the cows remain out side and do not want to come home, it is a sign of bad weather.
    14 When the cows or any other animals wait at the gate to get home
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peadar Mac Giolla Dé
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumnasillagh, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    James Gildea
    Gender
    Male