School: Scoil na mBráthar Sligeach (Sráid na Céibhe) (roll number 16585)
- Location:
- Quay Street, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: An Br. Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0161, Page 140
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- carry." When the wind blows from Ballintoher we look out for rain; as also when clouds float rapidly against the sun.
Other signs of rain are the cat scratching wood; the screaming of the curlews; or the ducks quacking; or the fish are seen playing; or there is a swell on Lough Gill; or the sound of the waterfall is carried far; or if the "ash is out before the oak, the whole summer will be a soak."
The loud roaring of the sea, or a border of foam on the strand, or "grabia" - i.e. tiny ripples on the sea, - these indicate storm.
- Goats on the hill-top is a sign of good weather.
- Leaves whirling round on the country roads after a gust of wind are a sure sign of storm. When insects are near the ground they are a sign of rain and vice versa.
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