School: Tomena

Location:
Gortullaghan, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
T. Mac Uidhir
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  1. A large ring which encircles the sun and the moon indicates rain.
    If the sky is red or copper colour in the West it is also a sign
    The walls and floors inside, of house gets damp when rain is coming.
    When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.
    When a horse is standing with his back in a bush it is the sign of a storm
    When ducks are heard quacking loudly it will rain
    When hens are picking their feathers a storm is coming
    A strong heat off the fire denotes frost
    When the sky is blue it is the sign of thunder.
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