School: Ferns (C.) (roll number 13267)
- Location:
- Ferns, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Stás, Bean Uí Mhuimhneacháin
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- (continued from previous page)of rain.
When your corns pain you, it is a sign of rain.
When there is a ring around the moon, it is a sign of rain
If your rheumatism pains you, it is a sign of wet weather.
If the sun sets red in the evening, it is a sign of fine weather
If the sun rises red, it is a sign of wet weather
When we see long rays from the sun, it is a sign of rain
When a dog eats grass, it is a sign of rain
When walls and floors are damp, it is a sign of rain.
Smoke going up straight, is a sign of fine weather.
Sheep in the middle of a field, is a sign of snow
The Ballycanew wind is a sign of rain
The Ballycanew wind is good for
neither man nor beast.
When midges sting viciously rain is near.(continues on next page)
