School: Stabannon, Castlebellingham (roll number 5457)
- Location:
- Stabannan, Co. Louth
- Teacher: E. Mac Oisín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0671, Page 064
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- (continued from previous page)some wind at the same time the weather will be stormy.
If the seabirds come inland it is a sign of rough weather. If crows are seen to glide along and then swoop down suddenly it is a sign of rain. Some birds, such as curlews and peacocks utter a peculiar loud cry when rain threatens. The flys attack the cattle when rain is coming. The North Wind brings snow in Winter. When the wind blows from the East it is not good for man or beast. If the Sun is hazy it is a sign of rain. If there is a circle around the moon it is a sign of rain. The nearer the circle the nearer the rain.
The south wind brings most rain to this district. When the stars seem to be twinkling it is a sign of frost. Then bad weather is coming, the cat sits with his back to the fire. When it is(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Laurence Geaskin
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 84
- Occupation
- Carter
- Address
- Castlebellingham, Co. Louth
