School: Gortnessy (roll number 7235)
- Location:
- Gortinessy, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: M. Nic Sheáin
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- (continued from previous page)of rain. Before a storm the sheep come in and in good weather they stay on the top of the mountains. When the cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of a storm. Weather signs as seen in the fire and chimney.—When there is a blue blaze in the fire it is a sign of a storm When the smoke is going up straight into the air it is a sign of good weather
- A far away “broc” (halo) is a sign of a near storm. When a robin sings on the top of a bush it is a sign of good weather.Animals.—
When the goats come home it is a sign of a storm. When a dog is eating grass it is a sign of a storm. Wind.—
It is a sign of wind when the ducks flap their wings.Insects.—
When the crickets fly through the house it is a sign of a storm.- Informant
- Mr H. Moore
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 62
- Address
- Carn, Co. Donegal