School: Ballydurrow
- Location:
- Ballaghdorragh, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Ó Hadarnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0998, Page 262
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- (continued from previous page)When wild geese pass over the land, severe storms of snow and frost are coming.
When swallows fly low rain is at hand and when they fly high a fine spell is certain.
When the cat is heard coughing, a change in the weather is imminent.
When the hills are capped with mist and when the dust on the road is blown about by the wind, rain is near.
When there is dew on the grass in the morning a good warm day will follow.
In good weather if the shadow of trees is observed in the lakes, good weather will continue.
If a blue shade is seen in the fire, severe weather will come
After a great flood of rain, if the roads and pools dry up quickly or if the rivers and lakes sink rapidly, more rain will follow at once.
Smoke ascending straight from a chimney in good weather is a sign of a long spell of good weather.
When soot falls down the chimney rain is coming and when great heat is felt from the fire, snow may be expected.(continues on next page)
