School: Cill Chláráin, An Fhiacail
- Location:
- Kilclaran, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Ss. Ó Muineóg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0592, Page 425
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sign of bad weather.
11.When the cat turns his back to the fire it is a sign of bad weather.
12.When the goats come home early for shelter it is a sign of bad weather.
13.When the rough wind turns the leaves of the trees up side down on the trees it is a sign of bad weather.
14.When the curlews begin calling it is said that they are calling the rain ,and rain will soon come.
15.When the waterfalls are heard roaring after a spell of fine weather it is a sign of rain.
16.When all the cows gather together and lie in a corner of the field it is a sing of rain.
17.When the winged ants are to be seen on the roads in the fine harvest evenings it is a sure sign of rain.
18.When the mercury rises in the barometer it is a sign of good weather.
19.When there is a fog on Slieve Bernagh mountains it is a sign of rain.When the fog comes in from the Tipperary side and goes out towards the mouth of the Shannon and across the "twelve o'clock hills" it is a sign of rain.
