School: Réidh Ghlas (roll number 14853)
- Location:
- Knockardtry, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Pártholán Ó Dálaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0446, Page 375
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- There are many signs there about weather.
If the cat has his back turned to the fire there is going to be rain.
If the crows have alot of noise it is a sign of rain.
If the cat is tearing the chair with his claws there is going to be a storm.
If there is a very dark sky there with clouds it is a sign of rain.
If there is a red sky there at evening it is a sign of a storm.
If a spout is flowing slow there is going to be rain and if it flowing fast there is going to be fine weather.
If swallows are flying low there going to be rain.
If a well is going dry we are going to have rain.
If there are snails on the ditches at evening there is going to be rain.
When it is going to rain,
Asses are heard braying more than usual.
Dogs and cats get sleepy and dull, and lie(continues on next page)
