School: Clochar na Trócaire, Leac an Anfa, Cathair na Mart
- Location:
- Leckanvy, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: An tSr. Treasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138, Page 021
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- (continued from previous page)When the flies gather thickly on window-panes, especially after cold weather - it is a sign that fine weather is on hand. When midges are very busy on a summer's evening great heat is expected.
When the cattle are annoyed by the cuileóga (horsefly) it is a sign of great heat.
The bat foretells fine weather when he flies about in the dusk at twilight.
Fires and Smoke : When the smoke goes straight it is a sign of frost and also of fine weather. When the curling smoke ascends from the chimney broken weather is expected. Different colours in the flame of the fire indicate bad weather. Streaks of blue in the "Griósach" indicate rain.
When the soot falls in large lumps we may expect rain.
