School: Carlingford (B.)
- Location:
- Carlingford, Co. Louth
- Teacher: C. Ó Blunaigh
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- (continued from previous page)9. When the sky in the north is red in the evening it omens a good day on the morrow.10. If the sun's rays are white at setting, bad weather is to be expected.11. If the moon looks pale or dim it is a sign of rain.12. If the sun's rays go down into a bank of clouds in the horizon bad weather is likely to follow.13. When the plovers light on the fields it is a sign of rain and sleet.14. If a large black cloud appears in the sky rain will fall immediately.15. When there is a blue flame in the fire it is a sign of approaching storm.16. When the wind comes from the East it is a sign of rain.17. When the seagulls can be seen after the plough it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
