School: Kilnagross (roll number 12317)
- Location:
- Kilnagross, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: John Hunt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0208, Page 426
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- (continued from previous page)in the middle of a field it is a sign of snow
14 If a spring well is clear it is a sign of bad weather and if it is yellow it is a sign of good weather.
15 If there is a large circle around the moon it is a sign of rain. and if there is a smaller circle around it, it is a sign of frost.
16 If the curlews are heard whistling there will be rain the following day.
17 In the morning if the robin is on the top of a bush and if she sings it is a sign of good weather.
18 If she chirrups it is a sign of bad weather.
19 If the cat lies (on the) in front of the house in February she will creep to the heartstone in March
20 If there is a rainbow in the east on Friday it is the sign of a brittle week next week.
21 If there are white sparks falling from the sky on a starry night(continues on next page)
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