School: Lismacaffry
- Location:
- Lios Mhic Gofraidh, Co. na hIarmhí
- Teacher: Ml. Ó Gamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0739, Page 202
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- (continued from previous page)a sign of snow.
When the winds come from the East it is a sign that there will be dry cold weather.
When a lot of sea-gulls come inland it is a sign of storm.
When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain and when they fly high it is a sign of good weather.
When a lot of crows fly together it is a sign of storm.
When the cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of storm.
When there is a blue blaze in the fire it is a sign of storm.
When the smoke goes up straight in the air it is a sign of rain.
When there is a copper dawn in the morning it is a sign of a wet day.
When there is a mist or fog around the moon it is a sign of rain.
When crickets sing it is a sign of rain.
When midges fly about biting on a Summer evening it is a sign of showers.
When the air is heavy it is the sign of(continues on next page)
