School: Domhnach Maighin (roll number 15142)
- Location:
- Donaghmoyne, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Pádraic Ua Muirgheasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0931, Page 142
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- 1. If the storm comes in with the new moon it will last with the moon.
2. If a frog is black it is a sign of rain.
3.If you have bacon hanging up and see it wet or damp it is a sign of rain.
4. To see the wild ducks flying high an in a row one after another it is a sign of frost or snow.
5. If the new moon is lying on her back it is a sign of wet weather or storm.
6. If the haws are on the bushes late in the year it is a sign of bad weather.
7. When a person takes a toothache all of a sudden it is a sign of bad weather.
8. If the salt or soda is damp or wet it is a sign of rain.
9. If Friday is dry Sunday will be dry also.
10. To see the sky red after sunset is a sign of storm.
11. When frog spon is near the edge of the pond it is a sign of a wet summer
12. When there is pains in your knees it(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Brigid Agnew
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Feegavla, Co. Monaghan
