School: Baile an Tobair, Baile an Londraigh (roll number 10314)
- Location:
- Ballintober, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Tadhg Ó Tuama
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- 1. Soot falling from chimney is a sign of rain
2. If you saw geese flying from one field t another is a sign of rain.
3. Dark clouds are a sign of rain
4. When the cat goes near the fire it is a sign of rain.
5. When meat hanging from a chimney starts dropping it is a sign of bad weather.
6. A Dog eating grass is a sign of rain.
7. When the cows horns are dry it is a sign of good weather and vice versa.
8. A blue blaze in the fire is a sign of frost.
9. When a frog changes his colour to black it is a sign of bad weather.
10. Curlews screeching is a sign of bad weather
11. Swallows flying high is a sign of good weather
12. When crows make a lot of noise, it is sign of bad weather.
14. Easterly wind from Galteed with black clouds is a sign of snow.
15. Old people suffering from rheumatism get worse when rain is coming.
16. A damp hearthstone is a sign of rain
17. Goats running for shelter is a sign of heavy shower or storm approaching(continues on next page)
