School: Carra
- Location:
- Carha, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: P. Ó Tonra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0128, Page 413
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- (continued from previous page)we will have rain. When the chimney puffs we know that we are going to have heavy frost. When soot falls it is a sign of rain.
- When there is a ring round the moon it is the sign of rain. Whent ere is a great many stars int he sky it is the sign of frost. When the sun goes down red it is the sign of good weather. When the cat has his back to the fire it is the sign of frost. When the crane is in the river it is the sign of rain. When the dog is eating grass it is the sign of bad weather. When there is a rain-bow in the sky it is the sign of rain. When the soot is falling it is also the sign of rain. When the swallows fly low it is the sign of bad weather. When the crickets sing loud, and sharp it is the sign of bad weather. When there is a fog over the mountain it is the sign of rain. When the north wind is blowing itis the sign of snow. When the dust is going before the wind it is the sign of rain. When the smoke blows down to the ground it is he sign of rain. When you see the animals going in shelter it is the sign of rain. When it is going to snow the sheep starts to come down off the mountain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Agnes Loftus
- Gender
- Female
