School: Bloomfield (roll number 10382)
- Location:
- Lavally, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó Cathasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0179, Page 089
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- When the swallows fly near the ground it is a sign of bad weather.
When a cat puts her back to the fire it is a sign of bad weather and also when an ass turns his back to a ditch.
If you see a blue blaze in the live-ashes it is a sign of storm.
When the dust is flying off the road it is a sign that it will rain soon.
