School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)
- Location:
- Kilskeer, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 476
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- (continued from previous page)Summer's morning it is a sign of rain.33. When your corns get sore it is a sign of rain.34. When you can hear a far off church bell ringing, when the frogs turn black and when you see "willie the wisp" flying about these are all signs of rain.
- Good Weather.35. When the sun goes down red it is a sign that the following day will be sunny.36. When there is a heavy dew it is the sign of a fine day also.37. When the grass-hoppers sing in the grass it is a sign of fime weather.38. When the lakes flow clear it is a sign of fine weather.
- Collector
- Bridie Smyth
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Johnsbrook, Co. Meath
- Frost and Snow39. When the sky in the north is red that is a sign of frost.40. When the sky is full of stars that is another sign of frost.(continues on next page)
