School: St Patrick's, Ballyfarnon (roll number 13978)
- Location:
- Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon
- Teachers: Mark Hanly Thos. Feeny
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0231, Page 188
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- High wind never brings much rain.
If the sun sets white it is a sign of rain.
If the moon looks pale it is a sign of rain.
If the moon looks white when rising it is a sign of good weather.
When the stars twinkle it is a sign of rain.
When a black cloud appears in the east it is a sign of snow.
If the crane flies to the south it is a sign of good weather.
If the swallows fly high it is a sign of good weather.
When the hills look black it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Joe Cullen
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Greaghnageeragh, Co. Roscommon
