School: Whitecross, Julianstown (roll number 3380)
- Location:
- Whitecross, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Criostóir Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 205
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- When the seagulls come into the land it is the sign of rain.
When the crows repair their nests there is going to be a storm.
When the curlew cries there is going to be rain.
When the crane leaves the river and goes into the fields it is the sign of rain.
When the dog eats grass it is the sign of a storm.
If there is a ring round the moon we are going to have rain.
When the smoke rises straight into the air it will mean a fine day.
All the months of the year curse a fair February.
- When the sea gulls and the crows are together in a field it is said there will be rain.
When the crickets sing sharply there will be rain.
If sheep eat early in the morning it is the sign of rain.
If the sun rises red in the morning the day will be wet.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Eileen Boylan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Julianstown, Co. Meath
