School: Arva (C.)
- Location:
- Ármhach, Co. an Chabháin
- Teacher: Mrs Mc Govern
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0984, Page 009
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- If the fire burns clearly it is a sign of frost. If there is a blue blaze in the fire it is a sign of wind. When smoke comes back down the chimney it portends rain. When soot falls it is a sign of rain. If the cat sits with its back to the fire it is a sign of storm.
When the cat coughs it portends wind. When a dog eats grass it portends rain. A halo around the moon is a sign of storm. When the spider comes out of its web it portends rain. When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain. When they fly high it(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Kitty Matthews
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ármhach, Co. an Chabháin
