School: Connach, Inis Céin (roll number 10557)
- Location:
- Connagh, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máire Ní Ghealbháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0306, Page 246
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- A halo around the moon is a sign of rain. When the moon is on its back it is a sign of rain.
When the stars are shining brightly it is a sign of frost.
If the clouds are black and moving quickly it is a sign of rain.
A rainbow in the morning is a sign of rain and a rainbow in the evening is a sign of fine weather.
When the wind is sounding in the chimney it is a sign of rain. The South Westerly wind brings most rain.
A pale red sky after sunset denotes a coming storm.
When the swallows are flying low it is a sign of rain.
A clear sky is a sign of fine weather.
When the far-away hills look near it is a sign of rain. A fog on the hills is a sign of rain.A fog over the river is a sign of good weather.
When the crickets sing it is a sign of rain. When the ants are on the road it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Máire Ní Chuileanáin
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14
- Address
- Dromfeagh, Co. Cork
