School: Béal Átha 'n Fheadha (B.)

Location:
Ballina, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
D. P. Ó Cearbhaill
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  1. A cloud cap on Nephin Mountain, which lies south west of Ballina is a sure sign of wet weather. Most of the rain come when the wind is blowing from that point.
    Hens can fortell rain and if it is only a shower they will run for shelter, but if the rain is to continue long they will stay out looking for food.
    Dogs eating grass is a sign of rainy weather coming soon.
    Spiders coming out of their webs is a sign of coming rain.
    The cat washing its face before the fire is always a sign of wet weather coming.
    When the frogs colour changes from yellow to brown rain is near at hand.
    When rain starts falling, if you see bubbles on the pools of water it is a sign of long continuing.
    If the rain drops remain on the wire of the clothes line the rain will not last much longer.
    Soot falling down the chimney shows wet weather is coming.
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    Language
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    Patrick J. Dunphy
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    Age
    73
    Address
    Ballina, Co. Mayo