School: Grangegeeth (roll number 2630)
- Location:
- Grangegeeth, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Seósaimhín, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0714, Page 318
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- 1. If there is a circle around the moon there will be rain.
2. If the stars fall it is a sign of rain.
3. If the stars move about in the sky it is going to rain.
4. Black clouds in the sky are for rain.
5. If there is a silver edge around the sun there will be thunder.
6. If there is a rainbow in the night it will be fine.
7. When there is a rainbow in the middle of the day it is going to rain.
8. When the wind is coming from the east there is going to be rain.
9. The wild geese go to the bog when a storm is coming.
10. Swallows soar up and down when rain is coming.
11. Crows go to their nest when rain is coming.
12. A dog eats grass when rain is coming.
14. Sheep come down to a valley when a storm is coming.(continues on next page)
