School: Mainistir Mhuigheó (C.) (roll number 14206)

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1. Weather-Lore (continued)

   

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   bee that flies about on summer evenings, but if the weather is going to remain fine for a week the bumble bee walks on the grass during the day.
   Other signs of rain.
   When salt and sugar are damp, also when the walls are damp. When the hills and mountains seem to be near, when the reek is dull and clouded, the spider creeps away from the cobweb, the chairs and tables creak the cows' joints are creaking also, the hens start pecking themselves, another sign is itching toes, also when lakes and rivers rise, and when the wind is whistling. If it rains during the first quarter of the moon it will rain during the other three quarters. If snow remains

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Kathleen Delaney

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Mainistir Mhaigh Eo, Co. Mhaigh Eo

   Informant

   George Hughes

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   40

   Address

   Mainistir Mhaigh Eo, Co. Mhaigh Eo