School: Cullyfad, Longford (roll number 15975)
- Location:
- Killyfad, Co. Longford
- Teacher: William Balfe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0760, Page 329
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- The following are some of the local sayings regarding the weather.
It is said that when the wind is coming from Ardagh it is a sign of rain. Another sign of rain is when the Wild Geese are seen flying towards the Shannon or when the dog eats grass or the cat sitting with her back to the fire.
When Corn-hill outs on its cap let Ballinalee be ware of that. When the sun is clouded and streamers from it it is the sign of bad weather a circle around the moon also denotes bad weather. A blue blaze in the fire is a sign of rain.
The signs of frost are when the stars are shining brightly and the plough(continues on next page)
