School: Naomh Seosamh (Buachaillí)
- Location:
- Glennamaddy, Co. Galway
- Teacher: S. Ó Deagha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0017, Page 328
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- (1) When the cat turns his back to the fire is the sign of bad weather.
(2) When black clouds are to be seen in the sky is the sign of rain.
(3) When dogs eat grass.
(4) When hens rest under a tree.
(5) When the cricket sings sharply and
(6) When the cat scratches wood are all signs of rain.
(7) When far-away hills appear to be nearer is a sign of bad weather.
(8) When chairs of tables creak it is a sign of bad weather also.
(9) When wild- geese fly low it is another bad sign.
(10) When the robin comes to the door it is the sign of snow and frost.
(11) When there is a blue light in the fire it is a sure sign of bad weather.
- Collector
- Malachy Keaveny
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Clooncon East, Co. Galway
