School: Swanzy Memorial N. S. (roll number 10428)
- Location:
- Moville, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Eilis F. Ní Stiobháird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1120, Page 123
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- Weather Lore.
When we see a weather gow (half rainbow) in the sky it is the sign of rain.
When swallows fly low or dogs eating grass or donkeys roaring it is the sign of rain.
When a cat washes over ears it is also the sign of rain.
When we see the swallows we know that Springtime is here.
When we see the sea birds coming inland the weather is going to be rough at sea.
When smoke goes up straight in the winter time or a red moon at night it is the sign of frost.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- David Mc Feeters
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Greencastle, Co. Donegal
