School: Killashandra
- Location:
- Killashandra, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: P. Ó Leannáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0982, Page 067
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VI If there is a big batch of seagulls flying about quacking it is the sign of rain.
VII It is a sign of rain if you see the wild geese flying away to the bog of Allen.
- I A week's bad weather follows a Saturday's rainbow.
II When the wind is from the south or from the east it is a sign of rain. When it is from the north it is a sign of good weather but when it begins raining when the wind is from the north it is very heavy.
III When the crane is flying inland it is a sign of rain.
IV When the swans come inland it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page) - Informant
- Richard Magee
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 50
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Drumgoa, Co. Cavan
