School: Monksland (C.) (roll number 2792)
- Location:
- Monksland, Co. Louth
- Teacher: M. Nic Oireachtaigh
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- Imelda Donnelly
Cooley Parish
CarlingfordWeather lore1) When you see a blue blaze on the fire it is the of rain and wind.
2) When the lakes lying very still, you may expect thunder.
3) When you see the hens stay out at night up high in the bushes, it is the sign of heat.
4) When you see the sky red in the west at sunset, it is the sign of heat.
5) When you see the sky red in the south in the morning, it is the sign of bad weather.
6) When you hear the geese shouting very loud, it is the sign of bad weather.
7) When you see a cap on top of the mountain, you may expect bad weather.
8) When you see a lot of midges flying about, it is the sign of heat.
9) When the cat creeps up to the fire and lies there, it is the sign of a very cold storm.
10) When you see the steares on top of the trees, you may expect a storm.
11) On a very still day when you can see your breath, it is the sign of frost.
- Collector
- Imelda Donnelly
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Cooley, Co. Louth
