School: Baile an Tobair, Baile an Londraigh (roll number 10314)
- Location:
- Baile an Tobair, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Tadhg Ó Tuama
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0511, Page 220
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- (continued from previous page)14 Souith West winds bring most rain, North and Eastern winds very cold and bring snow, westerly winds usually mild.15 Smoke blown back the chimney is usually a sign of rain.16 A rainbow in the morning is a shepherds warning, a rainbow at night is a shepherds delight.17 A ring around the moon is a sign of unsettled weather.18 When the Galtees appear near or are covered with fog it is a sign of rain.19 To hear the train in Knocklory is a sign of bad weather.20 When the hen stop laying it is a sign of bad weather.21 Webs of spiders on the bushes or furze is a sign of rain22 Fogs on the Ballintulber hills is a sign of rain.23 Dark blue clouds over the Galtees is a sign of thunder.24 Tinkling stars is a sign of frost.25 When the wind blows from direction of rainbow it is a sign of showers; fine weather if it blows against the rainbow.26 Sea gulls are a sign of bad weather when seen(continues on next page)
