School: Whiterock (roll number 13820)
- Location:
- Carrigeengeare, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: J. Faulkner
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- If there are red clouds in the sky at night it will rain.
If the sky is a silvery red colour on the West it is a sign of frost.
If the wind comes from the North it will rain.
If there is a blue haze on the county it is a sign of good weather.
If the ashes are blue it is a sign of storm.
If the soot is falling when it is raining it is a sign of good weather.
If the cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of storm.
When there is good hearing in the morning and the weather dull it is a sign of rain.
If the birds are flying high it is a good sign if they fly low it is a sign of rain.
When there are streamers from the sun it is a sign of rain.
If the seagulls come in loud it is a sign(continues on next page)
