School: Leac Dhearg (Lickerrig)
- Location:
- Lickerrig, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Dubhda
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- XML “Weather-Lore”
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- If the geese are seen flying low it is a sign of rough or stormy weather.
If the cock is heard crowing often during a storm it is a sign of a flood
If the hens are seen picking themselves it is a sign of rain.
If the cat is seen sitting with his back to the fire it is a sign of rain.
If the cat is seen scraping a stick or the leg of a chair it is a sign of rain.
If the dog is seen eating grass it is a sign of rain.
If the dog vomits it is a sign of rain.
If the sheep come down from the mountain it is a sign of rain.
If the cattle are seen sleeping on a hill-top it is a sign of a storm.
If the goat comes home it is the sign of a storm.
If the donkey is seen with his back to the wall it is the sign of rain.(continues on next page)