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School: Glencairn (roll number 1179)

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Gleann an Chairn, Co. Phort Láirge
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Eibhlín Ní Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0638, Page 26

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    It is an old saying that after rain, if there is a blue space in the sky that would make a womans apron it is a sure sign of good weather.
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  2. Weather-Lore

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    When the crows are noisy it is a sign of rain.
    When the sky is clear it is a sign of stormy weather.
    When the cat turns his back to the fire it is a sign of cold weather.
    South winds are the sign of rain.
    When there is a fog over Tallow Hill it is a sign of rain.
    When the smoke goes up straight it is a sign of rain.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Fennessy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Gleann an Chairn, Co. Phort Láirge