School: Killyon (roll number 7120)
- Location:
- Killyon, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0693, Page 018
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- (continued from previous page)coming in flocks from the East and going West it is a sure sign of a storm on the ocean. When you see flocks of field fairs standing in the field with their heads up 'tis a sign of frost. When you see a cat scraping a post and crying it is a sign of windy, wet weather. When you see a dog eating grass it is a sign of rain. It is a sign of hardship to see horses or cows looking for shelter. When the distant hills are looking near and the rocks and walls sweat and the soot falls down the chimney we know these are all signs of rain. When the dust sweeps along the road it is also a sign of rain. If the fog goes up it will be a wet day, but if it goes down it will be a fine day. If the water can be heard flowing loudly it is a sign of rain. If(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Della Quirke
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Inan, Co. Meath
- Informant
- C. Quirke
- Address
- Inan, Co. Meath
