School: Killahan (B.)
- Location:
- Cill Laithín, Co. Chiarraí
- Teacher: Liam Ó Leathlobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0413, Page 172
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- When the cat turns his back to the fire we can be sure of rain.If the stars are bright we know that we will have frost.When we see a rainbow in the sky we are to have a few showers.The sky looks dark when we are near rain.When we see wild-geese flying to the west we are to have frost.If the sun goes down red fine weather is near.The ashes look blue when we are having cold weather.Sheep come down off the mountains when a storm is near.Smoke tells us that we will have frost.If clouds gather around the moon bad weather is coming.We are not far from bad weather when we see dogs staying inside their houses.When we see wild-geese flying to the west we are to have frost. When the sky goes dark and cloudy we are to have rain.When the stars glitter in the sky(continues on next page)
