School: Knockaville (roll number 14185)
- Location:
- Knockaville, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: C. de Búrca
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0730, Page 330
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- (continued from previous page)Signs of storm1) When the cat scrapes on the wood2) When the sea-gulls come inland3) When the crickets come out from under the fireplace4) When there are blue blazes in the fire
5) When the donkey lies on the sheltered side of the hedge
6) When the wind is blowing from the North East7) When the moon is on its back8) When ragged clouds are seen crossing the sky
9) When the wild geese fly in long lines from the North. (Sign of snow also)
10) "The north wind doth blow and we shall have snow"
The Rainbow"A Rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning
A rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight"
Local sayings.Wet Friday wet SundayRain for a calf
Sun for a lamb
Wind for a foal(continues on next page)
