School: Tomena
- Location:
- Gortullaghan, Co. an Chabháin
- Teacher: T. Mac Uidhir
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- A large ring which encircles the sun and the moon indicates rain.
If the sky is red or copper colour in the West it is also a sign
The walls and floors inside, of house gets damp when rain is coming.
When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.
When a horse is standing with his back in a bush it is the sign of a storm
When ducks are heard quacking loudly it will rain
When hens are picking their feathers a storm is coming
A strong heat off the fire denotes frost
When the sky is blue it is the sign of thunder.