School: An Mhainistir, Cara Droma Ruisc (roll number 14770)
- Location:
- Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim / Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: An Bráthair Eoghan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0210, Page 102
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- (continued from previous page)When a star falls it is a sign of bad weather. A rainbow in the evening is a sign of bad weather. If the moon is bright and the sky is clear it is a sign of good weather. When the crickets leave the houses it is a sign of good weather. When Shee Mor seems to be far away it is a sign of good weather. When midges cluster together it is a sign of good weather. When the dog despises beef bones and feasts on grass it is a sign of rain. It is a sign of rain when the calves run and play in the fields. When the horses gallop and neigh it is a sing of rain also. When the swans and the ducks quack loudly it is a sign of rain. When the hens come to the door and sleep,(continues on next page)
