School: Kingscourt (B.)
- Location:
- Kingscourt, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Ml. Breathnach
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“In the olden times the people had many ways for foretelling the weather.”
Sky In the olden times in Ireland the people had many interesting ways for foretelling the weather. If the sky is red in the evening the next day will be a good day.
Moon If the moon is on its back in the night it is a sign of rain, and if there is a ring round the moon it is a sign of bad weather.
Stars If you see stars falling it is the sign of rain; or if you see the stars twinkling there will be frost.
Wind If the wind is blowing from the north there will be storm, and if it blows from the west in Kingscourt there will be rain.
Fog If the fog is on a hollow it is a sign of a rain storm, and when it is on the hill it is a sign of good weather.
Dog If you see a dog eating grass it is a sign of rain, or if you see a dog sleeping it is also a sign of rain.
Cat If you see the cat taring his paws against(continues on next page)