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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill Dá Lua

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Cill Dalua, Co. an Chláir
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An tSr. Aileabhaird
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    The following are some of the beliefs regarding the weather in the district of Ballina:-
    Hills seem very clear and distinct when rain is near. Blue flame seen in the fire is a sign of bad weather. Midges are always to be seen when rain is at hand. People suffering from Rheumatics and corns get an indication when rain is near as their bones begin to ache. A circle round the moon is a sure sign of rain. The south-west winds the most rain. The Shannon makes a terrible noise when there is going to be rain. It is said that the pigs can see thunder
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hannah D' Arcy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Béal an Átha, Co. Thiobraid Árann