School: Gortloney (roll number 11978)
- Location:
- Gortloney, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Eoghan de Buitléir
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- (continued from previous page)it is a sure sign of good weather. Other people say that when the Lough Crew Hills look near it is also a sign of rain. My father told me that when the cat sits with her tail to the fire it is another sign of rain.
- Weather LoreWritten by Michael Connell, Knocklough
27-10-37In this locality the old people have many ways of foretelling the weather. We are told that when wild geese fly inland it is the sign of snow and storm. When the curlew is heard whistling, especially in fine weather, you may expect rain. To see the cat eating bits of grass is another indication of rainy weather. When the crows are tumbling "head over heels" on their way home in the evening it is a sure sign of wind. - Collector
- Michael Connell
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Knocklough, Co. Meath
- Weather LoreWritten by Ted Gilsenen, Gortnabolie
27-10-37There are many distinct signs of the weather around this part of the parish. Some people believe that it is a sign of rain or storm to see a cat sitting with his tail to the fire. Others believe that a fog on a hill(continues on next page)
