School: Listowel (B.) (roll number 1797)
- Location:
- Listowel, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Brian Mac Mathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0405, Page 470
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- If the willy-wag-tail comes outside the door it's sign of bad weather.
When you can hear the ripple of the river it is a sign of frost.
If the crows are on top of the Hotel it is a sign of rain.
When the dog has his tail between his legs it is a sign of rain.
- When a dog eats grass it's a sign of bad weather.
When the noise of the wheels of a train can be heard on the rails it is a sign of frost.
When the tables and chairs creak it is a sign of rain.
When a swan flies with the wind it's a sign of good weather.
When the flags of the kitchen are damp it's a sign of rain.
When the wind whistles through the windows and doors it is a sign of rain.
When the little birds fly into the house(continues on next page) - Collector
- D. Barry
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Listowel, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- J. Barry
- Gender
- Unknown
- Address
- Listowel, Co. Kerry
