School: Clonback, Aughnacliffe (roll number 15038)
- Location:
- Cloonback, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Seán Mac Ionnraic
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- All the months of the year curse fair February.
When there's a circle round the moon it is said to be the sign of storm.
When midges are out in the summer time it is the sign of rain.
When there's a strong heat from the fire it is the sign of frost.
If the sun sets in a cloud the next day is set to be wet.
When a cat is seen tearing wood it is the sign of rain.
When goats come down from the hills it is said to be the sign of snow.
It is said to be a bad sign to see the sun shining brightly early in the morning.
- Informant
- Peter Murphy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 69
- Address
- Aghamore Upper, Co. Longford
