School: Ballyconnell (B.)
- Location:
- Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: James Mulligan
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- (continued from previous page)of wet weather.
If the swallows are high, it is the sign of good weather.
If the crows are flying about it is the sign of rain.
If the soot is wet it is the sign of bad weather.
When the soot is dry it is the sign of good weather.
If the midges are biting it is the sign of rain.
The crane going south denotes bad weather.
When the smoke goes high, denotes frost.
A mist round the moon, denotes snow.
When the cat washes the back of her ears it is the sign of a storm.
When a cat sits with her back to the fire, denotes cold weather.
