School: Killashandra
- Location:
- Killashandra, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: P. Ó Leannáin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0982, Page 066
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- I When the goat comes home during the day it is the sign of rain.
II When the soot falls it is the sign of rain.
III If the smoke goes crooked it is the sign of rain.
- I If you see a dog eating grass it is the sign of storm.
II When you see a circle round the moon it is the sign of rain.
III If it is red round the setting of the sun the next day will be good.
IV Rainbow at morning is the Shepherds warning, a rainbow at night is the Shepherds delight.
V If the stars are twinkling at night it is a sign of frost.(continues on next page) - Informant
- John Reilly
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Derries Lower, Co. Cavan
