School: Johnstown (roll number 877)

Location:
Johnstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Miss H.C. Hickie
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0687, Page 084

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0687, Page 084

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  1. Signs of coming storms:-
    Sky:- halo round the moon.
    Birds:-
    Sea-gulls - seen in this neighbourhood portend a coming storm
    Swallows flying low sign of rain.
    Animals
    Dogs
    an old local lady has told me that when she sees the dog eating grass it is a sure sign of a heavy rainfall.
    Cats
    (1) When a cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of rain.
    (2) When she scratches chairs etc it is a sign of storms.
    Insects
    When crickets fly out it is a sign of fine weather.
    fire
    When a blue light is seen in the fire it is a sign of rain.
    Soot
    When soot falls it is a sign of rain.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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