School: Monedarragh, Mostrim (roll number 7642)

Location:
Móin na Darach, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Conghaile
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    66. If the sky is starry, it's a sign of frost.
    67. It's a sign of rain to see cattle taking shelter, behind quicks or trees.
    68. If a horse tears the ground with his hooves, it's a sign of rain.
    69. If a cat sharpens her claws against a pole, it's a sign of rain.
    70. If the smoke goes to the ground it's a sign of rain, but if it goes up, it's a sign of good weather.
    71. If the fire burns bright, it's a sign of frost.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Mc Guinness
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lios an Óir, Co. an Longfoirt