School: Ballysadare (B.) (roll number 7410)
- Location:
- Ballysadare, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Seán Mac Sitric
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- (continued from previous page)it is a sign of snow.
When curlews fly inland it is the sign of rain.
If the wild geese come to Ireland early in October it is the sign of a severe Winter.
The wind that brings us most rain blows from Collooney that is from the South.
If the new moon stands straight it is the sign of good weather.
When you see the reflection of the mountains in the waters of the bay it is the sign of rain
When you hear the badger howl it is the sign of storm.
If you hear the ducks quacking loudly it is the sign of rain.
J Greene
Bad weather follows when ants get their wings.
