School: Drumgossatt (B.) (roll number 14071)
- Location:
- Drumgoosat, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: T. Ó Muireadhaigh
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- Long ago the people had no indication of the weather except natural signs.
It is said when the seagulls light on the land it is a sign of storm. It is said if a dog eats grass rain is at hand When a cat turns her back to the fire it is a sign of rain
If the two ends of a rainbow are in the one townland someone is going to die
If the rushing water is heard it is a sure of rain
If a ring encircles the moon rain will follow
When the water-hen builds her nest close to the water its a sign of dry summer
When she builds her nest far from the water it's a sign of a wet summer
If the curlews are heard shouting it's a sign of rain
If the rooks and seagulls gather together and fly about it's a sign of rain or storm
Midges bite when rain is coming
Ducks shout when rain is near
When the sun goes down red there is going(continues on next page)
