School: Leac Dhearg (Lickerrig)
- Location:
- Lickerrig, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Dubhda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0034, Page 0047
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- (continued from previous page)If swallows are seen flying high it is a sign of good weather.
If swallows are seen flying low it is a sign of wet weather.
If brown frogs are to be seen it is a sign of of fine weather.
If green frogs are to be seen it is a sign of rain.
If seagulls come inland it is a sign of a storm.
If crows are seen flying high it is a sign of fine weather.
If a crow sits on a wall it is a sign of rain.
If smoke goes up straight it is a sign of fine weather.
If a chair is heard creaking it is a sign of rain.
If the crickets are to be heard singing it is a sign of rain.
If the sun sets slowly it is a sign of rain.
A red sunset is a sign of fine weather.
If far away hills seem near it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
