School: Tenure (roll number 2326)
- Location:
- Tinure, Co. Louth
- Teacher: S. Ó Cathail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0674, Page 266
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- Fine Weather:
People say it is the sign of fine weather.1. When the wind is blowing from the west.
2. When the clouds are up high in the sky.
3. If the sun goes down red in the evening.
4. If the moon is clear.
5. If the swallows are flying high up in the sky.Rain:
People say it is the sign of rain.1. If the dog eats grass.
2. If the cat sits with his back to the fire.
3. If the swallows fly low.
4. If the crows fly in different directions.
5. If the curlews are heard whistling.
6. If the smoke comes out of the chimney and goes down to the ground.
7. If a person feels his corns sore.
8. If the soot falls out of the chimney.
9. If the midges are uneasy.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Nancy Morgan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14
