School: Druim (2) (roll number 11108)
- Location:
- Drum, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Francis Coleman
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0948, Page 018
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- 1// A dog eating grass is a sign of rain.
2// A cat sitting with its back to the fire is a sign of rain.
3// A far way brough is a storm near at hand. (& vice versa)
4// A weather - gall (?) in the sky is a sign of good weather near at hand.
5// A blue blaze in the fire is a sign of storm.
6// Soot falling down the chimney is a sign of rain.
7// Shooting stars is a sign of inclement weather.
8// A mist on the bogs is a sign that good weather will follow.
9// Frogs croaking or coming into the house is a sign of rain
10// Frogs, when their colour turns brown, is a sign of rain.
11// Smoke ascending straight up into the sky from a chimney is a sign of good weather (vice versa)(continues on next page)
