School: Drumaweir (roll number 5228)
- Location:
- Droim an Mhaoir, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Dómhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1119, Page 59
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- To see a rainbow in the morning is the sign of bad weather.
To see a cat with her back towards the fire signifies bad weather.
A cloudy moon is the sign of a storm
The soot falling down the chimney signifies stormy weather.
If the wind comes in an easterly direction in the beginning of the year is the sign of good weather in Ireland
When the sea is rough it is the sign of bad weather.
To see the sky with stars twinkling in it is the sign of frosty weather.
To see the sheep coming home is the sign of a storm
To see a cat scratch a table or chair is the sign of bad weather.
When birds go about in clusters it is the sign of stormy weather
A rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight
- Collector
- Patricia Gillen
- Gender
- Female
