School: Virginia (B)

Location:
Virginia, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
E. Ó Raghallaigh
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  1. 1) When we see blue blazes in the fire we may be sure of wind and snow.

    2) When the wind comes from Crossakiel we may be sure of rain.

    3) When the cat scrapes wood and when she lies with her back to the fire it is a sign of rain.

    4) When the trout rise out of the river it is a sign of rain.
    5) When soot falls down the chimney it is a sign of rain.

    6) If the sun is very weak in the morning or if it rises early it is a sign of a wet day.

    7) There is a mountain down about Ballyjamesduff and it is called Sliabh Renach and the old people say if it is shrouded in a mist it is a sure sign of rain.

    8) If the Wicklow Mountains can be seen clearly it is a sign of rain.

    9) Another sign of rain is to hear far away bells.
    10) A mist on the hills in Summer is the sign of great heat.

    11) If it is going to be a wet season the swan builds her nest up high, and if it is going to be dry she
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