School: Christian Bros., Drogheda (roll number 16718)
- Location:
- Drogheda, Co. Louth
- Teacher: E. Ó Siordáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0680, Page 007
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- 1. When the wild geese fly inland it is a sign of a storm at sea.
2. When the clouds roll quickly it is a sign of windy weather.
3. When the fog lies on the river it is a sign of a real good day.
4. When the sun shines too brillantly in the morning it is a sign of a bad day.
5. When the moon appears on its back it is a sign of a bad quarter.
6. When the rainbow comes in the sky it is a sign of more showers.
7. When there is a fog at night the following day is generally fine.
8. When the swallows fly low it is a sign of bad weather, and when they fly high it is a sign of fine weather.
9. When the sky is full of stars it is a sign of frost.
10. When the mountains seem near it is a sign of rain.
11. When an ass brays it is a sign of rain.
12. When the dust blows along a road it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
