School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)
- Location:
- Cill Mheasáin, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: Brian S. Pléimeann
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- (continued from previous page)27. When the soot falls from the chimney there will be rain in the evening.
28. When the wind makes a rumbling noise around the house there will be rain the next day.
29. If the sun is covered by a dark cloud when setting it is a sign of bad weather.
30. If the stars glide across the sky it is a sign of rain.
31. If a dog eats grass it is a sign of bad weather.
32. If it does not get dark quickly it is going to freeze.
33. If a cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of a storm.
34. Some people get rheumatism when rain is approaching.
35. If rain is coming the swallows fly near the ground and if the weather will be fine they will fly high up in the air.
36. A wet and wintery May,
Fills the barn with corn and hay.
37, If seagulls come on the land in great numbers it is a sign of a storm at sea.
38. If the goat comes into the shed it is going to rain.(continues on next page)
