School: Móta Ghráinne Óige
- Location:
- Woodlawn, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Eibhlís Ní Innse
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If the clouds are dark there will be rain and if the sky is red or very blue there will be good weather. If the sun is red in the morning there will be wet weather and if there is a circle around the moon there will be wet weather. If the cat serafies the ground it's a sign of rain and if he turns his back to the fire there will be storm. If the dog eats grass its a sign of rain and if the squirells gather nuts early its a sign of a bad winter. If the smoke comes around the house there will be rain and if the wild geese pass it's a sign of rain. If the crows fly low there will be rain and if the horse turns his back ti the wind there will be rain. If the old moon is on the top if the new one it is the sign of bad weather. If the sun goes down red it is a sign of frost and if it sets pale its a sign of rain. If the stars are sparkling it is a sign of frost. If the clouds are red it is a a sign of wind. The wind from the west brings(continues on next page)
