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1. Weather Signs (continued)

   

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   heard it is a sign of frost.
   When a robin sits high on a tree it is a sign of good weather.
   When the birds come around the door = very bad, also very cold.
   When the goose stands on one leg, he predicts frost.
   When a dogs barks continously, a storm is ahead.
   When the old people complain of their Rheumatism and their corns it is a sure sign of rain.
   When the sawier bird is whistling, rain is near.
   When salt is damp = wet weather.
   The snail leave his house previous to rain.
   When a girl stands with her back to the fire = a storm.
   "That snow is coming,
   And one may be prepared.
   See the little birds running,
   Because they are scared."

   When the East wind blows from Dalkey Island it often brings a fog, which is nasty and unhealthy.
   When the crow flies around, looking for grub he predicts rain.
   When the clouds are very blue it is a sign of thunder and lightning
   When the smoke blows everyway, the weather is unsettled.

   

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   Topics

   1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Maíre Ní Lideadha

   Other names

   Maíre Ní Lideadha

   Mary Licken

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Stigh Lorgan, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath