School: Loughill, Longford

Location:
Laughil, Co. Longford
Teacher:
P. Ó Corcora
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0768, Page 305

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  1. A high blue sky is a sign of good weather.
    It is a good sign when the the sun goes down in a red ball of fire.
    When a new moon at first sight is lying on one side it is an indication of bad weather.
    When stars drop from the sky it is a sign of bad weather.
    When clouds are floating low and black it is a sign of rain.
    A small rainbow or "weather gall" is a sign of bad weather.
    South West wind is the rainy wind.
    When birds fly low against it is a sign of nad weather.
    When birds fly high it denotes good weather.
    When seagulls float inland it is a sign of bad weather.
    When a cat sits with its back to the fire it denotes rain.
    When a dog chews grass it is a sign of bad weather.
    When cattle are out feeding at daybreak it denotes rain.
    When beetles cross the floor it is a sign of bad weather.
    When distant hills appear near at hand it is an indication bad weather.
    When the sky appears low it is a sign of rain.
    If the fog rises up in the air it is a sign of rain.
    If it goes down to the earth it brings good weather.
    When the dust blows off the road in clouds it is a sign of bad weather.
    When the smoke blows to earth it is a sign of bad weather.
    When it goes up straight in the air it is a sign of good weather.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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