School: Baile an Londraigh (C.) (roll number 14306)

Location:
Ballylanders, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Eibhlís, Bean Uí Shíoda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0512, Page 118

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  1. 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.
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