School: Cnoc Beithe, An Fhiacail
- Location:
- Knockbeha, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Maolruanaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0592, Page 133
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south west it is a sign of rain and if it is from the opposite direction it is a token of fine weather.If the sheep gather into one cluster it is the sign of a storm.If the swallows are flying low it is a token of rain.If the shadows of houses and trees are reflected on the lake it is a sign of rain.If horses are standing on top of a hill they say it is a sign of fine weather.When a dog eats grass it is a sign of bad weather.When a cat scrapes wood it is a sign of rain.When a cat is sitting by the fire it is a sign of rain.When the ashes are blue it is a token of rain. When the sheen of the rocks is very bright it is a sign of bad weather .When smoke blows down the chimney it is a sign of rain.
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- Collector
- Nancy Hoey
- Gender
- Female
