Folklore

Folklore

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The folklore weather prediction that if a cat sleeps with her back to the fire, there will be either cold weather, a bad storm, or snow may actually be more of a reaction to what's currently happening rather than a foretelling of what's to come. </p>

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Donal Hickey: Weather folklore to blow you away — or is it all just hot air?

What it might mean if your cat snuggles up close to the fireplace... from spotting swallows flying low to the science of cloud seeding we have a fascination with the weather

<p>Some people believe that if holly berries appear earlier than usual it's a sign of a harsh winter ahead. Picture: Alamy/PA </p>

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Donal Hickey: Early berries a sign of a harsh winter ahead?

<p>Beekeeper’s daughter and student of folklore Eimear Chaomhánach shares memories of growing up in a beekeeping household, collecting swarms with her father and learning how to harvest honey, while looking at the beliefs, traditions and folklore around bees and beekeeping.</p>

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Telling the bees: Why this ancient mourning tradition has endured

apple eating race. Food On A String game. Activity for halloween party

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Donal Hickey: Does winter start on November 1 or in December?

EU Referendum - The Border Lands Separating Northern And Southern Ireland

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Donal Hickey: Don't take chances with a fairy tree — even if you're not spooked by a púca

Barn Owl

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Donal Hickey: Have you heard a banshee wailing? It might have been a barn owl