School: Cnoc Machan, Bun Machan
- Location:
- Ballynasissala, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Bríd Ní Fhaoláin; Bríd Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0650, Page 10
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- (continued from previous page)Its a sign of bad weather.
If there is a circle round the moon, It is a sign of windy weather.
If the moon looks sort of dirty, Its a sign of foggy weather.
When you see a dog asleep in the day, A sign of bad weather.
If we see the soot fall down the chimney, A sign of bad weather.
If the cat (turper) turned his back to the fire Its a sure sign of bad weather.
If the heart of the fire is damp A sign of wet weather.
When the clay is soft and loose and gliders creep out to catch flies. It is a sign of rain.
When crows are seen flying up and down. It is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eibhlís Ní Ailche
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballyristeen, Co. Waterford
