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School: Ballyheaffy (B.), Baile Dubh (roll number 10387)

Location:
Baile Uí Éafaigh, Co. Phort Láirge
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Néill
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    Red clouds in the west at sunset is a sign of fine weather.
    A coppery or yellow sunset foretells rain.
    A halo around the moon is a sign of rain.
    We may expect frost when we see the stars shining and glittering
    Heavy dark clouds foretell rain
    A storm is surely coming when we see the cat turning his back to the fire.
    The East wind brings the most rain.
    The gabhairim ruadh and corncrake can be heard when the weather is expected to be fine.
    When we see the swallows flying low we may expect rain.
    When the seagulls come inland rain is approaching
    White fog near the river is the sign of fine weather.
    When fog can be seen on the mountains rain is approaching.
    When ants are on the road in great numbers
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    David Hyland
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Barr na hAbhann, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Thomas Hyland
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Barr na hAbhann, Co. Thiobraid Árann