School: Cill Rosanta (B.), Coill Mhic Thomáisín
- Location:
- Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Seán Ó Donnabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0648, Page 2
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- 1. Dearg thiar is grian amáireach.
2. Ní theigheann stoirm thar Domhnach ná rabhta thar céadaoin
3. Caipín ar Cruachán agus Comseangán ag caitheamh tobac.
(Cruachán an sliabh is aoirde ins na Comaraig agus Comseangán : Loch ar a bharra)
4. North wind hot ; South wind cold : sign of rain.
5. Crows flying high and then swooping down together with wings close to body, making a noise like a strong wind : sign of a storm.
6. Cattle go for shelter before storm
7. Horse turns his back to the fence : sign of rain
8. Pig will try to get into the sty when rain is coming
9. Snails come into house - rain
10. Frogs turn yellow - fine weather
Frogs turn red when rain is coming
11. Wet weather is due when the river Mahon roars near the hill-top; fine weather when it roars in the valley
