School: Clochar na Trócaire, Béal Átha hAmhnais (roll number 11438)
- Location:
- Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: -
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0107, Page 149
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- (continued from previous page)7 Wind
When the wind is blowing from the North it is the sign of rain.8 Smoke
When smoke goes up straight it is the sign of good weather.9 Birds
Sea Birds always come inland on the approach of a storm.10 Cows
Before rain cows be down so as to keep a dry patch under them.11 Pigs
Pigs are very restless before rain approaches and they are often seen carrying sticks to their beds.12 Fowls
Fowls always shelter in their houses before rain, but on fine weather they ramble through the fields.11 Ducks
In fine weather ducks wade in the water but before rain comes they wander through the fields.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- James Flatley
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Garraun, Co. Mayo
