School: Drumaweir (roll number 5228)
- Location:
- Drumaweer, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Dómhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1119, Page 50
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I asked my father had he any weatherlore. He said he had. Here it is: When there is a mist on Benavonue Hill it is a sign of good weather.
When there is a blue blaze in the fire that is a storm.
Seagull, seagull! sit on the sand,
For if you come on the land, rain is at hand.
If a dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
If the hens go to roost early it denotes an early storm.
If a rooster crows going to bed it is a sign of rain
When there is a hallow round the moon that is a sign of a storm.
When the smoke goes straight up the chimney that is a sign of rain.
If the stars shine brightly at night it is going to freeze.
When the sheep come down from the top of the mountain it is a sign of a storm
When the sheep stay on the top of the hill that is a sign of good weather
A bright moon is a sign of good weather.
A rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning.
A rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Cahal Mc Cormick
- Gender
- Male
