School: Maolach Mór (roll number 12173)
- Location:
- Meelick More, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Seán Mac Coisdealbha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0099, Page 171
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- 1. When there is a ring round the moon it is a sign of rain.
2. When the stars are shining brightly it is a sign of frost.
3. When the sun shines brightly after a shower of rain it is a sign of more rain.
4. When the soot falls it is a sign of rain.
5. When blue-flames are seen in the fire it is a sign of rain.
6. If the smoke goes up straight it is a sign of good weather.
7. If the smoke turns immediately after leaving the chimney it is a sign of bad weather.
8. When the swallows are flying low it is a sign of rain and when they are flying high it is a sign of good weather.
9. When the sea-gulls are flying about lea-fields in large numbers it is a sign of a storm.
10. When a cat scrapes wood it is a sign of a storm.
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