School: Bloomfield (roll number 10382)
- Location:
- Lavally, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó Cathasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0179, Page 088
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- Birds
It is a sign of good weather when the crows are flying homewards high up in the sky.
It is a sign of bad weather when the swallows skim the ground.
Animals
It is a sign of bad weather when the ass turns his back to the bush.
When the dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
Crickets
It is a sign of good weather when the crickets fly in and out on the door.
Midges
It is a sign of rain when the midges are seen around the people at dusk.
Ants
When the flying ants are seen on the road it is a sign of bad weather.
- Collector
- Kathleen Burke
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Rooghan, Co. Sligo
