School: Johnstown
- Location:
- Johnstown, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Mrs Doherty
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0726, Page 348
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- We have a mild climate but we have usually rain. When you see the seagulls coming in-land it is the sign of a storm on sea as they come in looking for food. When swallows fly low down it is a sign of rain. When the cat turns his back to the fire or when he tears his claws against the leg of the table it is the sign of hardship. When you see the dog eating the top of the grass it is the sign of rain. When their is a red line round the moon it is the sign of frost.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Paddy Reilly
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Rickardstown, Co. Westmeath
