School: Fothar (roll number 16903)
- Location:
- Faugher, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Bláthnaid Ní Fhannghaile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1076, Page 378
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- (continued from previous page)Cobwebs on the ground is for bad weather. Geese making a great noise is a sign of storm. The loud sound of Mc Swine's gun denotes a storm.When Tramore Strand sounds it is a sign of storm.
When the new moon appears too soon it is going to be a bad month.
Crows flying inland denotes a storm. When we notice a blue flame in the fire it denotes a storm.
Those who live along the sea-coast can usually tell when storm is approaching because they notice the deep sea trawlers seeking shelter in the bay.
When a badger sees his shadow on Candlemas Day it indicates a bad summer.When there is a rosy sky at sunset this is for good weather.
A rainbow in the evening is a sign of good weather.
When there is a heavy dew on the grass this is a sign of good weather.
When the sheep all gather to the top of a mountain to lie down it is a sign of good weather.
When the sky is very blue it signifies good weather.(continues on next page)
