School: Eanach Dubh (C.) (roll number 13657)
- Location:
- Annaduff, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Mrs Mary Shanley
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0214, Page 189
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- Composition on Weather Lore.When the sun's says rays are whitish or bad looking it is a sign of rain. When there is a circle around the moon it is another sign of rain. When stars appear in great numbers in the sky rain will follow. To see the stars glistering is a sign of frost. Large black clouds is a sign of rain. A rainbow in the evening is a sign of rain and a rainbow in the morning is a sign if cold showry weather.East and North winds are signs of dry cold weather.When the wind is from the South it is a sign of rain. South wind brings most rain to my district. When soot falls down the chimney it is a sign of rain. When the smoke goes up straight from the chimney it is a sign of good weather.It is a sign of cold weather to see the birds flying low. When you hear the sheep bleat, it is a sign of snow.When the wild geese come to Ireland it is(continues on next page)
