School: Glynn (C.) (roll number 4602)
- Location:
- Glynn, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 339
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- (continued from previous page)in different parts of the country, but here locally I have heard old people say that;
When the soot falls down, the
"The spaniel sleeps,
"The spider from its cobweb creeps,
"Loud quack the ducks,
"The peacocks cry.
"The distant hills are looking nigh
we are sure to have plenty of rain.
The most common signs of a storms coming on are foretold when the cows and horses seeks shelter in the ditches, or when the sheep and goats if high on a hill come down. So now, when you observe any of these signs you shall know the coming weather.
- There are many different signs which foretel about the weather.(continues on next page)
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- Bridie Wadding
- Gender
- Female
