School: Killashandra
- Location:
- Killashandra, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: P. Ó Leannáin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0982, Page 064
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- I When a cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of storm.
II When birds come from different countries in the winter it is the sign of storm.
III When the clouds get black it is the sign of rain and thunder.
- Informant
- John Donohoe
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 22
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Doogary, Co. Cavan
- I If two clouds bump together it is the sign of rain.
II When the kitchen floor is wet it is the sign of rain.
III When the swallows are flying low it is the sign of storm.(continues on next page)
