School: Carrigbyrne (roll number 4479)

Location:
Carrickbyrne, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Máire Cuirtéis
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    28. When rheumatism gets worst with people it is the sign of rain.
    29. When soot falls from the chimney it is the sign of rain.
    30. When crickets chirp loudly at night it is the sign of rain.
    31. When the moon is on its back it is the sign of rain.
    32. When there are sun-suckers in the sun it is a sign of rain.
    33. When a blue blaze is seen in the fire it is the sign of frost.
    34. If a cock crowing going to bed,
    Is sure to rise with a watery head
    35. The evening red and the morning grey,
    the traveller may go on his way.
    The evening grey and the morning red,
    The rain falls on the travelling head.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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