School: St Columba’s, Coggale

Location:
Cogaula, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
P. Ó Fiacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0088, Page 461

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    If the new moon is tilted back towards the north [illustrated] they say it's full of water and there will be a rainy period.
    When the wild geese are heard coming it's a sign of frost and snow.
    If the blackberries are plentiful the winter will be severe.
    Long pair (weather) Long foul.
    Candlmas Day, throw your candle and candlestick away.
    If the cuckoo comes before the chickens are out some of the chickens will be dead and the rest weak and meatta.
    Clouds like "wool-packs" are a sign of rain.
    When the sky is of a "mackerel" colour we shall have rain.
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