School: Caitrín Naomhtha, Eachdhruim (roll number 14423)

Location:
Eachroim, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Ceocháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0029, Page 0226

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    the sky is red, we are going to have wind or a storm.
    When the wind comes from the north, it is said we are going to have snow and hail.
    The west wind brings fish into the nets and the south wind makes the seeds of everything grow.
    If a ring appears round the moon it is the sign of rain.
    If the crows hover around the rookery and are not inclined to leave it, we are going to have wet weather.
    If you hear asses braying, it is the sign of bad weather.
    If you heard the noise of the water at a far distance, it is likely we will have frost.
    If you see the moon clouded at night, it is the sign of bad weather.
    People say that if you hear a bell ringing distinctly, it is the sign of fine weather.
    When lights are seen in the air, it is the sign of broken weather.
    It foretells snow when the wind is blowing from the north in the Winter time.
    On a wet day, when the cock crows, it is a sign of good weather.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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