School: Cluainteach (roll number 10329)
- Location:
- Cloontagh, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Garaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0756, Page 036
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- XML “Weather Signs”
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- 1- If the sky is cloudless and a lot of stars it is a sign of frost.
2- If there is a circle round the moon it denotes rain.
3- If there is a cold wind from the north it is a sign of snow.
- Collector
- R. Mac Eoin
- Gender
- Male
- If the south wind blows it is a sign of rain.
If the crows are seen walking near the hedge it is a sign of rain.
If there are black clouds in the sky from which the wind is blowing it is a sign of rain. - When corns ache it is a sign of bad weather
To see the stars tinkling at night is a sign of a frosty night.
If the sun goes down red in the evening is a sign of a good day.
