School: Áth an Lín (B.), Baile an Gharrdha (roll number 9632)
- Location:
- Aughalin, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Michael de Búrca
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0489, Page 214
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- Signs of the weather1 They say if there is a ring (halo) around the moon or if the sky was dark or cloudy we are in for a great fall of rain
2 If you ever see flying ants on a sunny day we are sure to have a lot of rain
3 When seagulls fly inland it is a sign of bad and stormy weather.
4 When a cement floor gets damp it is a sign of wet weather.
5 When soot begins to fall from the chimney it is a sign of wet weather
6 When meat begins to weep it is a sign of wet weather.
7 When the smoke ascends straight into the air it is a sign of good weather.
8 If a cat is seen with his back to the fire it is a sign of rain(continues on next page)
