School: Swanzy Memorial N. S. (roll number 10428)
- Location:
- Moville, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Eilis F. Ní Stiobháird
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1120, Page 124
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- (continued from previous page)When there is a blow down in the chimney the weather is said to change
Fog on the sea is the sign of rain.
When we hear thunder there is sure to be rain.
When we see a blue blaze in the fire or a ring round the moon it is the sign of a storm.
Blue in the sky is for thunder.
When we see red streak in sky it is the sign of a storm.
When we hear the Cuckoo Summer is nigh.
When we see a trawler coming into a harbour there is going to be a storm at sea.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- David Mc Feeters
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Greencastle, Co. Donegal
