School: Baile an Londraigh (C.) (roll number 14306)
- Location:
- Ballylanders, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Eibhlís, Bean Uí Shíoda
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- XML “Weather-Lore”
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- When the robin goes under the bush it is a sign of bad weather to come - when he perches on the top branches it is a sign of good weather to come.
When the cat turns his back to the fire it is a sign of rain.
When the dog starts to snapping at the grass it is a sign of bad weather.
In hot weather the animals run under the bushes.
Clouds of "Miss Kitties" (small flies) in the air on a summer's evening betoken rain.
When the seagulls come inland it is a sign of approaching storm.
When the crows perch in great numbers in a field sign of bad weather.
A ring round the moon - Known as a "watery moon" sign of rain.
When the cock crows on a wet day sign of a clear up - if he crows at night it is to ward off some danger - early in the morn betokens fine day.
Swallows flying low - sign of rain.
When wild geese fly towards south-east it is the sign of good weather - when they fly north it is a sign of rain.
The soot falling down the chimney denotes rain.
A blue flame in the fire a sign of rain.
When the floor weeps - gets damp - sign of rain.(continues on next page)