School: Fuerty (roll number 16162)
- Location:
- Fuerty, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Freathaile
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There are many beliefs about the winds as well. It is said that the wind blowing from the North is the sign of fine but cold weather, while if it blows from the south it indicated showery weather. The fishermen like winds from the south as they believe in the old saying-:
The winds from the south
blow the bait into the fishes mouth
The behaviour of birds and animals indicate future weather as well. It is said that if swallows fly low it is the sign of bad weather, while if they fly high they indicate fine weather. Farm animals indicate weather too. If a dog eats grass it is the sign of broken weather.
If one observes those signs closely it will be seen that they are just as reliable as any barometer
