School: Scoil na mBráthar (roll number 16741)
- Location:
- New Ross, Co. Wexford
- Teachers: Aindrias Ó Caoilte Br Ó Cinnéide
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- (continued from previous page)Wild geese flying towards the land is a sign of bad weather.
If you saw the curlews flying inland it would be a sign of a storm at sea.
If a fog was over the river it would be a sign of fine weather.
To see the soot falling from the chimney is a sign of rain.
When the smoke comes down the chimney, it is a sign of rain.
If you see round clouds it is a sign of fine weather.
When there is no moon or stars at night it is a sign of rain or bad weather.
When there is a dark, cloudy sky it is a sign of rain.
When the sky is blue it is a sign of good weather.
When the wind is blowing South it is a sign of rain.
When the birds are flying high it is a sign of good weather.
If the kitchen walls are damp it is a sign of rain.
When the sky is red after a days sun-shine it is a sign of strong winds.(continues on next page)
