School: Carrickaslane (roll number 365)
- Location:
- Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Mary Greer
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0943, Page 169
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- 1.If a dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
2.When crows fly low it is the sign of rain.
3.If a cat puts her paw behind her ears when washing her face it is the sign of rain.
4.When a cat sits with her back to the fire it is the sign of rain.
5.If the moon changes near 12 o'clock it is the sign of good weather.
6.When the stars shoot it is the sign of rain.
7.When crickets sing coarsely it is the sign of rain.
8.When there is a ring around the moon it is the sign of storm.
9.When the moon lies on her back it is the sign of rain.
10. When birds fly low it is the sign of rain and bad weather.
11. When there is a blue blaze in the fire it is the sign of storm.
12.When the weather is cold it is bad for pains.
13. When the sky is red in the evening it is the sign that the next day will be a good day.
14. When the sky is red in the morning it is the sign of a bad day.
15.When the mist rises on the bogs it is the sign of good weather.(continues on next page)
