School: Drumaweir (roll number 5228)
- Location:
- Drumaweer, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Dómhnaill
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When there are sharp long rays from the sun it is a sign of stormy weather.
A hallow round the moon is a sign of storms and bad weather.
When the stars are very bright it is a sign of frost and cold weather
When the clouds are red it is a sign of a thunder storm or a snowstorm
Birds flying in towards the land are a sign of storm
Birds flying low are a sign of storm.
When the mountains seem near it is a sign of bad weather.
When the mountains seem far away it is a sign of good weather.
Sheep and goats give signs of the weather.
If you see them high on the hills you may be sure of a fine spell. When a storm is coming they are the first to know it. They come down from the hills then.
When the cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of rain.
When the dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
When the hens are seen standing together, preaning their feathers it is a sign of rain.
