School: Esker
- Location:
- Esker More, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: M. Ní Ghríobhtha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0800, Page 217
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- When swallows fly low it is the sign of rain.
When the crane stands in the river it is the sign of rain.
When the days are dark and gloomy it is the sign of snow.
If a robin comes into the house for crumbs it is the sign of a storm
"March to search, April to try, and May will tell you will you live or die"
"April and May keep from the sea.
June and July swim till you die."
The south-east wind brings the most rain to this district.
The insects come over the ground when it is going to rain.
The stars glitter when it is going to freeze. The moon is dull when it is going to rain. When it is going to rain the sky(continues on next page)
