School: Baile an Phaoraigh, Cluain Meala
- Location:
- Powerstown, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Cáit, Bean Uí Chonchubhair
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- (continued from previous page)rain.
When you hear the sheep bleating it is a sign of snow.
When you see the crows diving in the air it is a sign of a storm.
If the sea-gulls fly over the land it is a sign of a storm.
When the sun goes down red it is the sign of fine weather.
If the walls are weeping it is the sign of rain.
When the east wind is blowing it is a sign of snow.
When the crows go gliding over the fields it is a sign of rain.
If the sky is blue it is the sign of a fine day.
When the soot falls down the chimney it is a sign of rain.
When there is a circle round the moon it is a sign of rain.
When you see blue flames in the fire it is a sign of rain.
When sparks are on the kettle its a sign of rain.
If the sun rises red it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
