School: Bailieboro (C.)
- Location:
- Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1011, Page 121
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- A rainbow in the morning is a sign of storm. A rainbow in the evening is a sign of good weather.
When soot falls down the chimney rain is not far away.
A ring around the moon is sure sign of rain. The further the circle the nearer the storm.
Flocks of wild geese are a sign of storm. Also seagulls flying inland.
A copper coloured sky at sunset means rain is coming. A red sunset is a sign of good weather.
When the dog eats grass it is a sure sign of rain.
When the sun shines brightly in the early morning we may expect a change of weather before night.
When you hear a"whistle" with the wind storm is on the way.
A north or north-east wind blowing is a sign of snow or hard frost.
A south or south west wind brings rain.(continues on next page)
