School: Gaibhlín
- Location:
- Gyleen, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Mrs M. Revatto
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- June 23rd 1938Weather loreIt is a sign of fine weather when:-
a. The swallows fly high;
b. The crane flies towards the sea;
c. The sunset is red;
d. The wind is north on a summer's night.
e. The magpies are seen together away from the nest during nesting time;
f. Distant hills look far away;
g. The new moon is straight up and down.
A rainbow in the morning is a shepard's warning
A rainbow in the night is a shepard's delight.When the ash is out before the oak,
We'll have a soak.
When the oak is out before the ask,
We'll have a splash.
It is a sign of bad weather when:-
a. The swallow fly low;
b. The new moon is on it's back;
c. The crane flies inland;(continues on next page)
