School: Coill Sailighe (roll number 4855)
- Location:
- Kilsallagh, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Máiréad, Bean Uí Ghiobáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138, Page 249
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - Black clouds moving quickly across the sky is the sign of rain. The south west wind brings most rain. When the birds fly high it is the sign of good Weather. But when they fly low it is the sign of bad Weather. When the cat turns his back to the fire it is the sign of bad weather and rain. When there is a shine on the rocks it is the sign of rain. When the sea is foamy it is the sign of bad Weather and storm. Dust on the road is also the sign of storm. Fog is the sign of frosty weather and sometimes rain.(continues on next page)
