School: Robertson (roll number 12276)
- Location:
- Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Liam Ó Morchadh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1084, Page 139
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- 1. The swallows flying low is the sign of a storm.
2. Cat sitting with her back to the fire is a sign of a storm.
3. Sea birds coming inland is the sign of rain.
4. Ducks quacking loud is the sign of rain.
5. Willie wag tails hopping outside in the street or at the back is the sign of rain.
6. A crowd of crows meating on a hill and cawing is the sign of rain.
7. Dust or papers blowing up the street is the sign of rain.
- 1. If you see a dog eating grass it is the sign of rain.
2. If you see goats hair in the sky it is the sign of rain.
3. People who suffer from rheumatism can tell you when rain is coming for their pains get sorer.
4. When the swallows are very low after the flys it is the sign of rain.
5. The South west wind brings the most rain to our district. - Collector
- Thomas Dobson
- Gender
- Male
