School: Na Caológa (B.) (roll number 13182)
- Location:
- Keeloges New, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Ss. Mac an Bháird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0092, Page 128
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- Signs of the WeatherIf a cat sits with its back to the fire it is said to be a sign of rain or bad weather.A ring round the moon at night it is supposed to be a sign of rough or stormy weather.If the sun is of a red colour when it sets in the west, especially in Summer, it is said to be a sign of the next day being warm and fine.If a dog or cat is seen eating grass bad weather is supposed to be coming. If the salt is moist it is a sign of rain.If, when making the fire, the "gríosach" is noticed to be of a bluish or purple shade it is a sign of rain and bad weather.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Michael Walsh
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Danganmore, Co. Mayo
