School: Naomh Feichín, Cros (roll number 7075)

Location:
An Chrois, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
M. Mac Niocail
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  1. If a robin comes in very near the door of the house its the sign of bad weather.
    If crows fly in flocks together and are always cawing its the sign of rain.
    The South and South West winds are the most that bring rain.
    If the ducks quack loudly and the cricket sings sharply its the sign of rain.
    A ring around the moon at night is the sign of rain.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Shaughnessy
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    44
    Address
    Coill Madra Thuaidh, Co. Mhaigh Eo