School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)
- Location:
- Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: T. Healy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0723, Page 166
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- (continued from previous page)food is flies and when there is going to be rain the flies fly low. When the swallows fly high it is the sign of fine weather. When the curlew is calling it is the sign of rain. When the seagulls come inland it is the sign of a storm. When the wild geese come from the north it is the sign of bad weather. It is a sign of bad weather when you see one magpie. It is a sign of good weather when you see two magpies.There is a story connecting to the life of Our Saviour with the robin. It is said that when Our Saviour was on great distress on the cross that a robin came to Him and took a thorn out of His head. Ever since then it is said the robin has a red breast.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- James Glennon
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Delvin, Co. Westmeath
