School: Garryross
- Location:
- Garryross, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Uí Eochagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0995, Page 341
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- Signs of rain :-
When there is a ring round the moon at nigh next day will be wet.
When the stars shoot across the sky at night, rain is approaching.
When the crows fly low rain is on the way.
When the midges are busy on a summer's evening rain is near.
When the dog feasts on grass it is a sure sign of rain.
When the cat sits near the fire washing (his) its face, rain is on the way.
The loud quacking of ducks portend rain.
The crying of the peacocks is another sign of rain.
When the hills far away seem near rain is sure to come.
When you see the animals in a field lying backs together tis a sign of rain.
When Will,o, the wisp rises rain is near.
Signs of storm -:
A blue blaze in the fire denotes storm.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Kitty Mc Enroe
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Cormeen, Co. Cavan
