School: Naomh Pádraig, Knockvicar

Location:
Cnoc an Bhiocáire, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Ceallaigh
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  1. Weather Lore
    When the sun rises very bright and hot in the morning it is a sign of rain.
    When the raven flies towards the mountain morning and evening and when the swans move from one lake to another it is a sign of rain.
    When the hares move from one hiding place to another it is a sign of storm.
    If the cat has her back towards the fire it is a sign of rain.
    If the cat is scraping it is the sign of storm.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
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    English