School: St Columba’s, Coggale

Location:
Cogaula, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
P. Ó Fiacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0088, Page 460

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0088, Page 460

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    If the ass stands with his back to a wall we shall have very cold weather.
    If the wind turns to Maam (Galway) the weather will break.
    If the echoes can be heard very clearly it's a sign of rain.
    The frogs gathering in the pools and making "síol froganna" is the first sign that Winter is over.
    If there is a white cap on Neífin it's a sign of very cold weather.
    If the Reek (Croagh Patrick) is clear the day will be fine.
    If the wisps are flying before the wind the weather will break.
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