School: Castlecomer (B.) (roll number 1118)
- Location:
- Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: D. Ó Riada
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0864, Page 287
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- If the smoke goes straight up the chimney it is the sign of good weather.
If the cat is near the fire it is the sign of snow.
If it rains Friday it will rain Sunday.
If the swallow flies low it is the sign of bad weather.
If the seagull flies low it is the sign of fine weather.
- The shank of the flower of the dandeline is a cure for warts.
