School: Gowran (roll number 15365)
- Location:
- Gabhrán, Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Teacher: Michael Phelan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0861, Page 179
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- Weather- Lore
When the sheep flock together in the middle of a field.
It is a sign of fine weather.
When the circle is near the moon.
It is a sign of frost.
When the seagulls come inland.
It is a sign of a storm on the sea.
A rainbow in the morning is a sailor's warning.
When the sut falls down the chimney.
It is a sign if rain.
When the crows get noisy. It is a sign of a storm.
When the stars glisten in the sky.
It is a sign of frost.
When there is a flood in the river and goes down quickly.
It is a sign of a storm.
When a cat turns her back to the fire.
It is a sign of rain.
Evening red, morning grey, sets the traveller on his way.
Evening grey, morning red, brings down the rain upon his head.(continues on next page)
