School: Dún Bhéacháin (Dunbeacon) (roll number 15552)
- Location:
- Dunbeacon, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Foghlú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0289, Page 119
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- sky
When the sky gets darker than usual it is a sign of sun
When there is a sheen on rocks it is a sign of rain. When the sun is red at sunset it is a sign of good weathermoon
A circle around the moon is a sign of rain and the wider the circle the nearer the rainclouds
They become dark and gloomywind
The south wind generally brings rain to this districtbirds
Sea gulls are seen far-inland when bad weather is coming and rooks caw as they flyanimals
When cats turn their backs to the fire it is a sign of bad weather and cows and sheep come home from the hills and seek shelter by the fencesrainbow
When a rainbow is seen in the east rain has disappearedfire
A purple flame is a sign of rain and when smoke comes into the kitchen it is a sign of rainInsects
Insects are seen in thousands creeping(continues on next page)
