School: Mercy Convent, Cootehill
- Location:
- Cootehill, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Sr M. Aidan
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- 1, When the sky is very bright snow and frost are coming.
2. A ring around the moon is a sign of rain.
3. When a new moon is on its back it is a sign of rain.
4. A very red sunset is a sign of good weather.
5. Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
6. Wool-packed clouds are a sign of snow.
7. When stars twinkle very brightly it is a sign of frost.
8. "A rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning". (Rain)
9. When the wind whistles through the key-hole it is a sign of rain.
10. When the sun is very strong in the morning there will be rain that day.
11. Fog on the hills is a sign of rain.
12. A yellow sunset is a sign of rain.
13. Sea-weed brought home from the sea becomes moist when rain is coming.
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