School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cill Mochua (roll number 15632)
- Location:
- Cill Mhic Bhúith, Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Teacher: Sr. M. Calasanctius
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0843, Page 254
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- (continued from previous page)When a frog comes into a house it is a sign of rain. If a number of frogs are seen together it is a sign of rain.
Curlews scream at the approach of rain.
When worms come out on the ground it is a sign of rain.
Goats make for home and shelter in bad weather.
Cats sit with their backs to the fire and dogs eat grass in bad weather.
South west wind brings most rain.
Hills seem nearer when rain is coming.
Soot falls down the chimney when rain is near.
Red sparks on the kettle is a sign of rain.
Cows also seek shelter but are not so nervous of storm and rain as other animals. Mrs Dunphy , Miltown, Kilmacon
- Informant
- Mrs Dunphy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baile an Mhuilinn, Co. Chill Chainnigh
