School: An Mhaing
- Location:
- Muingatlaunlush, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Christine Nic Gearaild
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0444, Page 136
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- When the swallows skim the ground it is a sign of rain.
When the seagulls come into the land it is the sign of rain and when they go near the sea, it is the sign of fine weather.
When the cat turns his back to the fire it is the sign of rain.
When there is a 'puff-down' it is the sign of rain.
When the soot falls down the chimney it is the sign of rain.
When the spider creeps out of his cobweb and when the cricket sings it is the sign of rain.
When a mist sweeps over the mountain it is the sign of rain also when the rainbow appears in the sky in the morning.
When the old people complain of pains in their bones it is the sign of rain.
A reddening in the sky in the morning is the sign of rain.
A local saying is "When the north wind doth blow we shall have snow".
The western wind brings most rain to the district.
When the cattle run from the heat it is the sign of rain.(continues on next page)
