School: Carra
- Location:
- Carha, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: P. Ó Tonra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0128, Page 408
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- (continued from previous page)sign of rain.
When the crows fly headlong downwards it is the sign of rain.
When the swallows fly low it is also a sign of rain.
The curlew cries for rain.
The sheep leaves the top of the mountain and come to the valleys when rain is near.
The cat washes his face with his back to the fire when rain is coming. When the frog croaks it is the sign of rain.
When the dog eats grass it is a sure sign of rain.
When there is a fog on the mountain it is the sign of rain.
When the dust of the road is flying with the wind it is also a sign of rain. When the cricket is singing very sharply it is a sign of rain. The flies are very plenty and busy when rain is coming. When the soot is falling from the chimney it is the sign of rain. When the sea is roaring it is a sure sign of rain. When the smoke is going straight up in the air from the chimney it is the sign of calm weather. When the smoke(continues on next page)
- Collector
- May Walsh
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Carrownaglogh, Co. Mayo
