School: Alt an Chuilinn
- Location:
- Altachullion, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Brigid Martin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0966, Page 001
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- Local sayings with regard to the weather.
1. Candlelmas Day bright and clear brings two winters in the one year.
2. All the months of the year curse a fair February.
3. February puff and blow fills the ditches full of snow.
Local Beliefs;
1. The wind blowing from Ballinamore is a sign of rain.
2. If the Crane flies up the river (towards the Cuilcagh Mountains) it is a sign of fine weather. But if she flies down the river it is a sign of rain and heavy floods.
3. In summer and autumn when one flood comes three come in a short time.
4. A cat sitting with her back to the fire is a sign of snow.
5. A dog eating grass is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
