School: Baile Mhic Ealgóid
- Location:
- Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Siobhán Ní Riada
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- 1) When you see flies on the road, you are sure to have rain.
2) The cat turns his back to the fire. That is a sign of rain.
3) If the dog lies down, and when he gets hungry, goes out and eats grass it is a sign of rain.
4) When people in Ballymacelligott see a fog of Sliab Mis it is thought to be a sign of rain.
5) If you get a new moon on Saturday, it is always a token of bad weather.
6) If a frog comes into the house it will be wet.
7) On a very wet day if the cock crows, it will clear, and the rest of the day will be fine.
8) When rain is coming (a) the tables and chairs creak (b) the dust whirls on the road
9) Wild birds often come before a storm.
10) It is a sign of cold weather when you see birds such as(continues on next page)
