School: Clomanto
- Location:
- An Chloch Mhantach Uachtarach, Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Teacher: Liam Mac Óda
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Weather
“If sheep graze in the morning 'tis a sign of a wet day...”
If sheep graze in the morning 'tis the sign of a wet dayWhen sheep go to high land in the evening tis a sign of bad weather, when they stay in the hollow tis a good signWhen horses turn their back to the wind tis a sign of bad weatherWeather
“When chickens cherp and hens cackle tis a sign of rain...”
When chickens chirp and hens cackle tis a sign of rainWeather
“When fog comes down Ryan's Hill tis a sign of rain...”
When fog comes down Ryan's Hill (this is a hill in the district) tis a sign of rain, when it goes up the hill tis a sign of fine weather.Tis a sign of rain to see a dog eating grassWeather
“A robin singing on the top of a bush early in the morning is a sign of a fine day.”
A robin singing on the top of a bush early in the morning is a sign of a fine day.(continues on next page)- "A windy and a stormy May
Fills the Haggard with corn and hay"