School: Monedarragh, Mostrim (roll number 7642)
- Location:
- Monadarragh, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhealláin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0770, Page 127
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- 1. When the dog eats grass, rain is near.
2. When the "Willy Wagtails" come hopping around the door.
3. When the cat scrapes trees, rain is coming.
4. Smoke blowing about in all directions is a sure sign of rain.
5. When the soot falls rain is near.
6. When there are streamers from the sun in the evening, next day will be wet.
7. A circle round the moon is a sure sign of rain - the bigger the circle - the nearer the rain.(continues on next page)
