School: Kilsarcon (B.), Fearann Fuar (roll number 14797)

Location:
Cill tSearcon Thiar, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0445, Page 292

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    When the weather is going to be fine the sky will be red.
    When the sun is very red in the evening the weather is going to be fine.
    The weather is going to be fine when the moon is bright.
    When the wind blows from the east fine weather is expected.
    The goats go up to the top of the hill for fine weather.
    When the swallows fly high fine weather is expected.
    Rain
    The swallows fly low when we are going to have rain.
    If the goats come round the house we are sure to have rain.
    When the dust rises off the road we are going to have rain.
    Frost.
    When the stars blaze on the sky frost is expected.
    Rain in winter.
    If the cricket is heard singing sharply we are going to have rain.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
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