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School: Gortnessy (roll number 7235)

Location:
Gortinessy, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
M. Nic Sheáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1030, Page 323

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    of rain. Before a storm the sheep come in and in good weather they stay on the top of the mountains. When the cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of a storm.
    Weather signs as seen in the fire and chimney.—
    When there is a blue blaze in the fire it is a sign of a storm When the smoke is going up straight into the air it is a sign of good weather
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  2. Signs of the Weather in the Sky

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    A far away “broc” (halo) is a sign of a near storm. When a robin sings on the top of a bush it is a sign of good weather.
    Animals.—
    When the goats come home it is a sign of a storm. When a dog is eating grass it is a sign of a storm.
    Wind.—
    It is a sign of wind when the ducks flap their wings.
    Insects.—
    When the crickets fly through the house it is a sign of a storm.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr H. Moore
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    62
    Address
    Carna, Co. Dhún na nGall