School: Robinstown (roll number 9039)
- Location:
- Robinstown, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Teresa Coyne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0698, Page 356
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- April 8th, 1938.If a blue flame appears in the fire it is a sign of a storm.
If a cat sits with his back to the fire it is a sign of a storm.
If a dog eats grass or drinks water it is a sign of bad weather.
If a cloud called "Goat's Hair" appears in the sky it is a sign of rain.
If red strips appear in the sky it is a sign of frost.
If crows make much noise flying through the air it is a sign of fine weather.
If swallows fly low it is a sign of bad weather.
If a rainbow appears in the sky it is a sign of rain.
If the wind comes from the North it is a sign of snow.
If a train a distance away can be heard clearly it is a sign of frost.
If New Year's day is fine it is said the pot will freeze by the fire in Spring.
If Trim bell can be heard clearly it is a sure sign of rain.Told to me by my mother told to her by her(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Moira Carroll
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 13
