School: Naomh Feichín, Cros (roll number 7075)
- Location:
- Cross, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: M. Mac Niocail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0102, Page 357
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- 1. When the moon is on its back it is the sign of wet weather.
2. When there is a rainbow in the sky it will make a shower.
3. The South-West wind brings most rain, but at certain times the South East.
4. When swallows fly low it is the sign of rain.
5. When cats put their backs to the fire it is also the sign of rain.
6. When dogs begin to eat grass it is also the sign of rain.
7. If the snails are seen creeping on the ground it is the sign of rain.
8. If a blue light is seen in the fire(continues on next page) - Collector
- Mary Halloran
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 60
- Informant
- Michael Halloran
- Relation
- Unknown
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Cross East, Co. Mayo
