School: Cill an Charnáin (roll number 11443)
- Location:
- Killycarnan North, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Mrs Meehan
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Weather Signs.
1.An ass with his hind quarters to the wind is a sign of rain.2.When the mountains are near there is rain coming.3.Rooks high in the air are a sign of good weather.If low there will be rain.4.The swallow in the hay laps,is a sign of rain.5.When the midges bite sharpest and torment the bog man the rain is at hand.6.The mower is pleased when the wind's from the North.The wind's from a good point.7.When the inland lakes are not visible to the mountain folk there is good weather coming.8.Creaking doors is a sure sign of rain.(continues on next page)
