School: Drumaweir (roll number 5228)
- Location:
- Drumaweer, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Dómhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1119, Page 49
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A rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning.
A rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight.
A near hand ring round the moon is the sign of a far away storm.
A far away ring round the moon is the sign of a near hand storm.
When the sheep come from the hills it is the sign of a storm.
When the new moon is carrying the old moon in its lap it is the sign of bad weather.
When the crickets sing loudly it is a sign of rain.
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If the wind blows in an easterly direction in the beginning of the year is the sign of good weather in Ireland.
To see a cat scratch a table or chair is the sign of bad weather.
When the birds go about in clusters it is the sign of stormy weather. - Collector
- Patricia Gillen
- Gender
- Female
