School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Na Gleannta, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1051B, Page 13_007

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    5. When the stars look dim it is a sign of bad weather.
    6. When the stars are very bright it is a sign of frost.
    7. When there is a blue light on the turf on the fire it is a sign of storm.
    8. At night when the crickets sing it is a sure sign of rain.
    9. When the cat turns her back to the fire it is said that it is a sign of rain.
    10. When the fowl oil themselves it is a sign of rain.
    11. At night when the cows shake themselves it is a sign of storm.
    12. When the cows stand at the
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Padruig Ua Gallchobhair
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mín an Cholbha, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Mrs Gallagher
    Gender
    Female