School: Glynn (C.) (roll number 4602)
- Location:
- An Gleann, Co. Loch Garman
- Teacher: Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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- (continued from previous page)in different parts of the country, but here locally I have heard old people say that;
When the soot falls down, the
"The spaniel sleeps,
"The spider from its cobweb creeps,
"Loud quack the ducks,
"The peacocks cry.
"The distant hills are looking nigh
we are sure to have plenty of rain.
The most common signs of a storms coming on are foretold when the cows and horses seeks shelter in the ditches, or when the sheep and goats if high on a hill come down. So now, when you observe any of these signs you shall know the coming weather. - Transcription guide »You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution.
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- Bridie Wadding
- Gender
- Female