School: Ballinvally (C.) (roll number 932)
- Location:
- Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: S. Nic Shiomóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0724, Page 041
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- (continued from previous page)If the sun sets in a fine, clear sky it is a sign of rain.
After sunset, if the sky is Indian red, rain may be expected.
A rainbow in the morning is a sign of broken weather.
If the cock crows after rain it is a sign of fine weather.
If the stones dry quickly after a shower it is a sign of more rain.
When the pigs are restless it is a sign of rain.
A mackerel sky, never long wet, never long dry.
If sheep are lying in the morning it is a sign of a good day. If they are eating grass it is a sign of a bad day.
When the birds stay at the butts of the bushes it is a sign of hardship.
If the sun's rays are long on a Winter's evening there will be rain.
The flight of the wild geese to the North fore-tells rain.
