School: Stuacán (roll number 14051)
- Location:
- Muingwore, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Bríd Ní Mhiadhaigh
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- Wild-geese fly towards the mountain.
The cat scrapes timber.
Blue flames appear in the fire.
Curlews are heard whistling loudly in the air.
A dog lies with his back to the fire.
Tame geese fly from place to place.
Crows are seen flying near the ground.Signs of Snow and Frost
1. If the cat lies in the sun in November there will be snow before December.
2. When the birds sing before Candlemas snow is sure to come before March is out.
3. If the leaves remain on the trees after St. Martin's Day it is a sign of both snow and frost.
4. When haws are very plentiful in October it is a sign of snow.
5. Blackbirds and robins are seen hopping around the doors.
- Signs of Snow and Frost1. If the cat lies in the sun in November there will be snow before December.
2. When the birds sing before Candlemas snow is sure to come before March is out.
3. If the leaves remain on the trees after St. Martin's Day it is a sign of both snow and frost.
4. When haws are very plentiful in October it is a sign of snow.
5. Blackbirds and robins are seen hopping around the doors.
