School: Druim Corr
- Location:
- Drumcor, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Mac Duibhir
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- When the wind is blowing from the south it is a sign of rain.
The smoke from the chimney going in a south or west direction is also a sign of rain.
A rainbow in the morning is a sign of wet weather.
A rainbow in the evening is a sign of good weather.
Coloured flames in the fire is the sign of storm
A dog eating grass is a sign of rain.
When the wind is coming from the north is is a sign of dry hard weather.
When the swallows fly high it is a sign of good weather.
When they fly low it is a sign of wet weather.
When the hills and mountains seem near it is a sign of wet weather.
When the sun does not rise(continues on next page)
