School: Coill Chogaidh
- Location:
- Kilcogy, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Mhuiris
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0987, Page 027
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- 14. If the sun appears dull in the morning it is a sign of a good day.
15. When the corns begin to pain it is a sure sign of rain.
16. When the frogs turn their colour to yellow it is a sign of good weather.
17. When the frogs turn black it is a sign of wet weather.
18. When the horses gallop around the fields bad weather may be expected.
19. When the train has a firm sound it is sign of good weather.
20. When the midges become numerous in the sir it is a sign of rain.
21. When soot falls down the chimney it is a sign of rain.
22. When a rainbow appears in the sky it is a sign of rain.
23. When the dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
24. When a fire burns brightly it is a sign of good weather.
25. When the dust rises on the road it is a sign of rain.
26. When there is a circle around the moon it is a sure sign of rain.
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- Eibhlín Ní Bhrádaigh
- Gender
- Female
