School: Eanach Mór (C.) (roll number 12427)
- Location:
- Annaghmore, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Caitlín, Bean Uí Mhiadhaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0187, Page 237
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- (continued from previous page)In Summer when the bees are humming it is the sign of good weather.
When the crane is flying low along the river it is the sign of bad weather.
When the train is heard a long way off it is a sign of fine weather.
When the house is full of smoke it is a sign of frost.
When the clouds are in the shape of waves it is the sign of rain.
If there is a rainbow in the evening it is the sign of fine weather.
Of a fine day if the smoke falls down to the ground it is the sign of bad weather.
- When wet weather is coming the peacocks cry.
The distant hills look near.
When the swallows are seen flying near the ground it is a sign of rain.
The cricket sings very loudly in bad weather.
The sun also sinks to bed very pale.
The ducks quack very loudly.
When stormy weather is coming(continues on next page) - Informant
- Mr M. James Shannon
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 58
- Address
- Doon, Co. Sligo
