School: Cnoc an Bhile (C.), Dundroma (roll number 14427)

Location:
Knockavilla, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Siobhán Ní Briain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0582, Page 261

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  1. Sun. When the sun has a pale face setting is the sign of rain.
    Moon. When the moon is clouded is a sign of rain.
    Stars A starry night is the sign of frost.
    Rainbow. A rainbow in the morning denotes wet weather.
    Clouds When the clouds are low is the sign of bad weather. When they move quickly is the sign of wind and rain.
    Wind. The Cahir and Limerick winds bring rain.
    Birds. When the crows dive from a height is the sign of coming storm and rain.
    When the swallows fly high is a sign of fine weather and when they flt low is a sign of rain.
    When the wild geese go from east to west is denotes hard
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