School: Rath Sionnaigh
- Location:
- Rashenny, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seosamh Mac Suibhne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1122, Page 117
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- When we see a little bit of a rainbow in the sky it is a sign of a storm, and these are called weathergalls.
When we see the stars twinkling in the sky it is a sign of frost.
If the sun is red when it is setting it will be good weather, but when it sets pale it is a sign of bad weather.
When there is a blue flame in the fire it is a sign of wet weather.
When we see the crane flying to the hill it is a sign of wet weather.
When the winds whistle it is a sign of wet weather.
When the hens pick at the panes of the window it is a sign of frost.
When the worms come above the ground, and lays on the grass it is a sign of wet weather.
When the goats come from the hills and go to the lowlands it is a sign of rain.
When the cricket sings sharply it is a sign of rain.
When we see the dogs drink water it is a sign of rain.
When the geese scream loudly it is a sign(continues on next page)
