School: Réidh Reamhar (roll number 12113)
- Location:
- Reyrawer, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Seán A. Mac Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0050, Page 0134
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- 1 When the sun is red going down in the evening the next day will be fine.
2 When the wind is blowing from the north it is the sign of cold hard weather.3 When the cat scratches the twig it is the sign of a storm and strong wind.4 If soot falls down the chimney it is a sign of rain.5 If swallows fly low it is the sign of rain 6 If the sun is shining brightly in the early morning during broken weather it is a sure sign of rain.7 If the sun rises in red clouds it is a sign of rain.8 If the sunset is red, and the sun is a ball of red fire when setting it is a sign of fine weather.
9 If the sun sets in yellow(continues on next page)
