School: Luggacurran (2), Stradbally (roll number 16576)
- Location:
- Luggacurren, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Mrs. Delaney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0837, Page 289
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- Signs of Rain
Birds When the birds pick their feathers this is a sign of rain.
Robin. When the Robin comes to the door in window it is a sure sign of snow.
Swallows.
When the swallows come down near the ground it is a sign of wet weather, and when they fly high it is a sign of fine weather.
Seagulls
When the seagulls fly near the land there is a storm at sea.
Cattle
When the cattle get up early and eat their food, and go seek shelter it is a sign of rain.
When the cattle shake their legs in the house it is also a sign of rain.
Cat
If the cat comes in and sit at the fire with her tail to the grate it is a sign of rain and hard weather
Smoke If the smoke goes up straight it is a sign of fine (wh) weather: if slanty it is a sign of rain(continues on next page)
