School: Cnoc Beithe, An Fhiacail

Location:
An Cnoc Beitheach, Co. an Chláir
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Maolruanaidh
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    frost.When the clouds are dark and gloomy it is a sign of thunder.When the wind blows from the south-west ,rain is expected.When a storm would be going to come dogs would be eating grass and cats would be scraping timber.if the birds are flying high up in the air it is a sign of fine weather.If the seagulls are flying around the lake it is a sign of bad weather.When a cow or horse goes to the highest in the field it is a sign of good weather. The rocks also tell us about the weather ,if there is a shine on them it is a sign of bad weather.The people say whatever direction the wind blows at twelve 0'clock on November's Night it will blow that direction for the following Winter.If the ashes is a bluish colour rain is expected to come.If the smoke goes up straight in the heavens it is a sign of frost.When clouds of dust are rolling along the road it is a sign of rain.If the insects and ants are on the road it is a sign of frost.
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  2. There are many sayings at the people about the kind of weather that is to come.When the sky is dull with amber clouds it is the sign of rain.if on the other-hand the sky is bright and blue it is the sign of fine weather.When the clouds are shining it is the sign of rain.If the sky is bogged in the heavens it is the sign of rain and bad weather .If the wind is blowing from the south -west it is the
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    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Mc Namara
    Gender
    Female