School: Termonfeckin
- Location:
- Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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- (continued from previous page)25. When seagulls come into the land it is the sign of a storm at sea.26. If a seagull alights on the roof of a house it is the sign of good weather.27. The North wind brings cold weather.
The south wind brings warm weather.
The East wing is a dry stinging wind.
The West wind brings the rain.28. Hens pick themselves when it is going to rain.29. When goats see it getting dark they run to the back of a ditch for shelter.30. The cry of the curlew is the sign of rain.31. When the cat sits with its back to the fire it is the sign of a storm.32. When the cows are lying down in the field it is the sign of a good day.(continues on next page)
