School: Killashandra
- Location:
- Killashandra, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: P. Ó Leannáin
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- (continued from previous page)IV When the curlew begins to sing it is the sign of rain.
V When the frost smoke goes up straight it is the sign of frost.
VI When the day is dark it is the sign of rain.
VII When there is a mist around the lamp it is the sign of frost.
VIII When the goats hair is standing it is the sign of rain.
- I When the ducks quack it is the sign of rain.
II If a robin is seen on the top of a tree on a summer's morning it is the sign of good weather.
III If two asses bray in a summer's evening it is the sign of good weather.
IV If you see a frog in the kitchen it is a sign of rain. - Informant
- John Mc Grath
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