School: Ceis Carraigín (roll number 13849)
- Location:
- Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Tomás Mag Fhionnáin
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Annie Flynn,
Gowley.Weather LoreSome common beliefs in this locality regarding weather are:-
If a rainbow is seen on Saturday it is a sign of a bad week. If there is as much blue in the sky as would make a Dutch man's trousers you are sure of a good day. Glittering stars at night foretell frost. If there is a red sunset, good weather will continue. A copper coloured sky at sunset is a sign of rain. If the sun rises red it is a sign of a wet day. A ring round the moon at night denotes rain.
1. If the cat sits with her back to the fire or if she tears wood with her paws a storm is coming.
2. If she puts her paw behind her ear when washing her face rain is approaching.
3. If the dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
4. When the cricket sings it is a sign of rain.
5. If the cricket sings in a ditch in summer good weather may be expected.
6. If the pig squeals at night it is a sign of rain
- Collector
- Annie Flynn
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Gowly, Co. Leitrim
