School: Drumconrath (B.) (roll number 16143)
- Location:
- Drumcondra, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Patrick Cassidy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0712, Page 022
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- (continued from previous page)When the rooks fly high and twist and wheel in the air it is a sign of coming storm.When the curlew flys around uttering it's cry it is a sign of heavy rain and storm.When the smoke goes up straight from the chimney it is a sign of good weather.When a number of sea gulls fly inland, it is a sign of coming storm.When the smoke from the chimney goes down to the ground it is a sign of rain.When the first quarter of the moon comes in wet it is said to go out wet.When the fields and houses can be seen on the distant Cooley Mountains it is a sign of coming rain.(continues on next page)
