School: Drom Dhá Liag (C.) (roll number 12230)
- Location:
- Drimoleague, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhrisceoil
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- These are some of the local sayings with regard to the weather.A rainbow in the morning is a sign of rain and a rainbow int he evening is a sign of good weather.
When the sun goes down in a red sky it is a sign of fine weather.
A ring around the moon is a sign of rain - the further away the song is the nearer the rain is.
When the stars are very bright and sparkling it is a sign of frost.
A white or hoar frost brings rain
A strong southwest wind is a sign of rain at all times of the year but a north-east wind in winter brings(continues on next page)
