School: Léim Lárach, Carraig Thuathail (roll number 4118)

Location:
Leamlara, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Nia (Meville?)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0387, Page 130

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  1. If there is a ring round the moon it's a sign of Rain
    When the sky is red it's a sign of fine weather.
    When the wind blows from the South it's a sign of rain.
    When sea gulls fly low a sign of Rain.
    when the cat turns its back to the fire it's a sign of Rain
    When you see fire in the Kettle it's a sign of Rain.
    When your "corns" are itchy it's a sign of Rain.
    Curlew whistles to call rain.
    Signs of Rain - Blue flame in the fire
    When the crickets are screeching.
    When the smoke is going straight it's sign of fine weather. - Going to the ground Rain.
    Sign of Rain - when you hear the train plain - when the floor is wet. -
    When the Rats run across the Road - When the Lady wagtail perches on ground - When the swallows fly low -
    When sea gulls fly North - fine weather
    When you hear the Crane (Bird) - fine weather.
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