School: Newtownbarry (B.) (roll number 3633)
- Location:
- Bunclody, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Bháitear Ua Giollarnath
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0892, Page 132
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- (continued from previous page)132If there are mice around a hay-stack it is a sign of fine weather.
If the water in a well drops down it is the sign of bad weather and if it rises it is a sign of good weather.
If an ass eats straw it is a sign of fine weather.
If there is a circle near the moon it is a sign of fine weather and if the circle is far away there will be a storm.
When you hear guinea-hens crying it is a sign of bad weather.
When you hear the Slaney roaring at Clohamon Bridge it is a sign of bad weather.
When a robin or thrush comes to the door there will be snow and frost.
If the smoke goes straight out of the chimney there will be good weather.
When there is a fog over a river the next day will be fine.
When the may-bird whistles it is a sign that it will soon rain.
When a goat goes into a house it is the sign of thunder.
When the river is muddy it is the sign of a storm.
When the swallows are flying high it is a sign of good weather.
When the curlew calls it is a sign of rain.
When hay smells it is a sign of rain.
When you see midges in the evening it is a sign that the next day will be fine.(continues on next page)
