School: Ceann Mhálainne
- Location:
- Ardmalin, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seán S. Ó Coigligh
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5. A swell in the water from the first of October to April is a sign of bad weather.
6. A swell in the water from April on is a sign of good weather.
Clouds
1. When the clouds rise in rafters it is a sign of a storm.
2. When you see the clouds rising in a tearing it is a sign of a strong breeze.
Mist
1. When you see mist lying in the hollows it is a sign of good weather.
2. When you see mist rising to the top of the hills it is a sign of bad weather.
3. Mist from the hills is a sign of rainy weather.
4. Mist from the sea is a sign of good weather.1. When you see a rainbow from East to South East it is a sign of rain.
2. When you see a dog eating grass it is a sign of bad weather.
3. When the hens gather in a cluster and pick themselves it is a sign of rain.Mary Agnes Bonner, Backlands, Malin Head
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- Mary Agnes Bonner
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ardmalin, Co. Donegal
