School: Raharney (B.)
- Location:
- Raharney, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: S. Ó Conmhidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0727, Page 127
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- (continued from previous page)A cat with her back to the fire is the sign of storm
When a cat washes her face it is the sign of a stranger, or visitor.
When a dog eats grass it is the sign of rain.
When the cattle run to shelter bawling it is the sign of a storm.
When crickets whistle it is the sign of rain.
When an old person has pains it is the sign of frost.
