School: Caime (roll number 11380)
- Location:
- Caim, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Liam Ó Reagáin
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- 16Weather Lore.
1.When the sun looks red on rising
the day will change and rain will
follow
2.A halo around the moon is a sign
of a storm. The nearer the "ring"
the further the storm
3."Falling stars are signs of rain
4. When seagulls fly inland a storm
is near.
5. When swallows fly high fine
weather may be expected.
6. When the cat sits with her back
the fire rain is near.
7. When poultry are seen picking
themselves rain may be expected.
8. When cattle are seen close
together in a field grazing rain is
near.
9. In the summer time when the
'midgets' are busy.
10. If the roads dry too quickly after
rains, more rain is sure to come.
11. When 'springs' begin to dry - a
sign that fine weather is near.
12. If the smoke appears to be going
towards the ground rain is near
