School: Woodland (roll number 8464)
- Location:
- Woodland, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Mrs Crossan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 64
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- (continued from previous page)evening it tells us that there will be stormy weather until that day week.
7 When the south wind blows it warns us of rain.
8 If the north winds blow it is the sign of good weather.
- 1) A near hand ring is a far-off storm, while a far off ring is a near hand storm.2) If Candlemas Day be fair and clear you may expect two winters in that year.3) New Year's Eve if the wind blows south, it denotes warmth and growth.4) The south wind brings most rain to our district.5) When the snipes call in the evening it is a sure sign of rain6) It is a good sign of the weather when the crows fly high in the evening.7) When the seagulls are to be seen alighting on the land it is a very bad sign of the weather.8) When the Lagan is reflected on the waters of the Swilly rain will surely come.
- Collector
- Sara Mc Elhinney
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Lisnanees Lower, Co. Donegal
