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 479

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    52. If the goat is out grazing on the hill, and she comes home there is a storm coming.
    53. When the robin sits low in a bush it is a sign of a storm.
    Collected by
    Mamie McGrane,
    Miltown, Kilskyre, Kells, Co Meath
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. 54. When the clouds move in the sky it is the sign of a storm.
    55. When there is a new moon there is a change in the weather.
    56. When the salt melts it is the sign of rain.
    57. When you see a dog drinking water it is a sign of good weather.
    58. When the frogs change their colour of brown to black, it is a sign of rain.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Betty Casserly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Springville or Dandlestown, Co. Meath