School: Naomh Seosamh (Buachaillí)
- Location:
- Glennamaddy, Co. Galway
- Teacher: S. Ó Deagha
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0017, Page 330
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- (1) When the cat scrapes a tree it is the sign of wind and rain.
(2) When the sky is red at the bottom it is the sign of good weather.
(3) When birds of a feather flock together it is the sign of a storm.
(4) When there are black clouds in the sky it is the sign of showers.
(5) When the cat has his back to the fire it is the sign of bad wet weather.
(6) When you hear a thrush singing on top of a tree in the evening it is a sure sign that the next day will be wet.
(7) When the wind comes from the north it is the sign of frost and snow.
(8) When you see the stars jumping it is the sign of frost.
(9) When the wild- geese fly low it is a the sign of bad weather.
(10) When the curlew sings it is a sign that it is calling for rain.
(11) When the frogs turn their colours it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Harry Mc Dermott
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Clooncon West, Co. Galway
