School: Convent of Mercy, Kilmacthomas

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1. Weather-Lore

   

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   Weather Lore

   1. When we see the blackbirds and thrushes hopping from stone to stone along the roads it is a sign of cold weather, and when we see the wild geese flying low near the mountains it is a sign of hard, cold, frosty weather. - Sign of hard weather.

   2. When the north wind is blowing it is a sign of snow, and when the weather gets cool and the sea gulls come inland it is a sign of snow.

   3. A Rainbow in the morning is a shepherd's warning, a Rainbow in the evening is a shepherd's delight.

   4. To see the cat or dog wash their faces is the sign of rain.

   5. When the birds are flying high, and then come down and fly low it is the sign of rain.

   6. To have the mountains full of white fluffy clouds is the sign of storm.

   7. When the sky is dark and heavy it is a sign of thunder.

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Joan Gallaher

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford