School: Breachmhaigh (roll number 13222)
- Location:
- Breaghwy, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Tomás Mac Giolla Pheadair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0155, Page 257
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- (continued from previous page)is promised.
If the cock crows at the door of the house in rainy weather it is a sign that a change for the better is coming.
When a duck flaps her wings it is a sign of rain.
If swallows are flying high good weather is coming or will continue.
If the flames in the fire get a blue-ish colour storm in approaching.
Soot falling in a chimney in often a sign of rain.
When a cat sits with his back to the fire rain is near.
A clear sky with very bright stars is a sign of frost.
A halo around the moon is a sign of rain.
When the cat starts scratching his tail rain is coming.
When the wagtail is to be seen near the doors of houses rain will soon fall.
If wet clothes put out on a hot day are still wet in the evening the following day will be wet.(continues on next page)
