School: Coolroebeg, Thomastown (roll number 12487)
- Location:
- Coolroebeg, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Eochagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0848, Page 289
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- 1.If the smoke goes up straight out of the chimney it is the sign of fine weather. If it lies on the ground it is the sign of rain.
2. If the crows fly high it is the sign of fine weather. If they fly low it is the sign of rain.
3. If the Seagulls come inland it is the sign of bad weather on sea.
4. if the dogs or cats eat grass it is the sign of rain.
5. If a rainbow is seen in the sky it is the sign of rain.
6. If there is a south wind it is the sign of rain.
7. When it rains if the water soaks away quickly it is the sign of rain.
8. If we hear the curlew whistling it is the sign of rain.
9. When the soot falls down the chimney it is the sign of rain.
10. If there is a circle round the moon It is the sign of rain.
11. if the dust rises of the road it is the sign of rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mary Murphy
- Gender
- Female
