School: Ceis (roll number 15342)
- Location:
- An Chéis, Co. Shligigh
- Teacher: Proinnsias Ó Hainín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0186, Page 337
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- I. When the wild goats on the hill of Keash flock to the caves on the side of the hill for shelter stormy weather may be expected.
II. When the call of the curlew is heard at evening it is a bad sign.
III. When wispy white clouds are seen in the sky, or when the sky has spots like a mackerel, rain follows.
4. It is a sign of rain to hear the wild fowl in marshes screeching and fighting.
5. If the sun shines brightly at sunrise rain may(continues on next page)
