School: Droim Caorthainn
- Location:
- Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Proinnsias Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0204, Page 098
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- When the cat sits with her back to the fire, it is a sign that storm is approaching.
You can easily know when a wind storm is coming as horses are to be seen galloping about the fields.
It is a sign of good weather if the swallows are seen flying high in the air.
If the mountain on the eastern side of Lake Allen is of a blue colour in the evening, it is a sure sign of a spell of good weather.
"If the cuckoo sings on a leafless thorn sell your cow and buy corn" is an old saying in this district.
If the crane flies towards the mountain it is a sign that rain is coming.
If the two ends of the new moon are turned upwards it is a sign that the month will be dry.(continues on next page)
