School: Achadh Dúin, An Sciobairín (roll number 16149)
- Location:
- Aghadown, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máiréad Sweetnam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0296, Page 036
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- (continued from previous page)it is a sign of rain.
When there is a cap on Mount Gabriel it is a sign of rain.
When there is a sheen on the rocks it is a sign of fine weather.Insects:
When the crickets are singing it is a sign of rain.
When the mosquitoes are flying in groups near the earth it is a sign of rain.Animals:
When the dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
When the donkey neighs it is a sign of rain.
When the goats come home early it is a sign of bad weather.
When a horse shivers in his stable it is a sign of thunder.
When the cat scratches the timber it is a sign of a gale.Smoke:
When the smoke falls down it is a sign of rain.
When the smoke goes up straight it is a sign of calm weather.fire.
When theres a blue light in the fire it is a sign of rain.cuckoo
When the cuckoo comes late it is the sign of a good year.Fowl.
When the fowl run from the fowlhouse and eat the grass it predicts rain.
