School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Sráid an Mhuilinn (roll number 2278)
- Location:
- Millstreet, Co. Cork
- Teacher: An tSr. Caoimhín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 278
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Swallows flying high, crows and fowl not returning to their place of rest until a late hour are all favourable signs.
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If a cock crows on a wet evening we expect it to clear up.
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We like to see fish pop their heads out of the river to catch flies as it is a good sign of the weather.
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Another pleasant indication is the buzzing of the honey bee.
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If the sheep of their own accord go up to the top of the mountain and remain there this again is a good omen.Frost.
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The movement of the river plainly heard in the distance indicates frost and the
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same may be said of the noise of the train.
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If a person has chilblains or corns and they become very itchy that person says "we are going to have frost soon."
