School: Béal Átha 'n Fheadha (B.)
- Location:
- Ballina, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: D. P. Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0146, Page 572
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- (continued from previous page)The Hens
If the hens run for shelter it is the sign of a shower but if they remain out it is the that it will not clear and that the rain will continue for some timeThe Goose
The goose flying in the air a sign of approaching rain.The Hedgehog
If the hedgehog, when it leaves the burrow (about February 2nd) after its winter sleep sees its own shadow it returns again to the burrow for a further period of about six weeksWhen the raindrops remain on the clothes line it is a sign that the rain will not continue much longer.All the months of the year curse a fair [?]FebruaryIf Candlemas day be clear and fine
Half the winter is left behind.
If Candlemas day do bluster and roar
Every one knows that winter is o'er
