School: Cabra, Kingscourt

Location:
Cabra, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Violet Irwin
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  1. To see a red sunset in the morning or numbers of stars at night is the sign of frost.
    We expect good weather, when there is a red moon, when there is mist on a lake, or when the smoke comes out of the chimney straight.
    We expect rain when the wind blows from the east, or when we see large numbers of midges.
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  2. People say to see the swallows fly low, to see many insects at night, and to see the clouds get dark are signs of rain.
    When we see a red sunset, we expect good weather.
    When there is a blue flame in the fire or when animals come near the house, we shall have storm.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.