School: Sailcheartáin (Sillahetane), Dúnmaonmhuighe
- Location:
- Sillahertane, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Íte Ní Chléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0304, Page 044
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- (continued from previous page)fine, but if the goat takes shelter near a fence, the next day will be wet.
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When cows are turned out in the morning if they lie down and go to sleep, it is a sign that rain is near.
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"Evening red, and morning grey, cheers the traveller on his way.
Evening grey, and morning red, brings down rain on the traveller's head
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Rocks present a shiny appearance before rain.
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When the smoke ascends straight up from the chimney, it is a sign of fine weather.
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A blue light in the fie is a sign of rain.
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When the soot is falling we know rain is coming.
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- Collector
- Ina Deane
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Pookeen, Co. Cork
