School: Eanach Mór (C.) (roll number 12427)
- Location:
- Annaghmore, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Caitlín, Bean Uí Mhiadhaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0187, Page 239
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- If the cat sits with his back to the fire, rain is coming.
There will be a very severe winter if there is much hawthorn on the trees in Summer.
There will be cold icy snowy weather if the birds are pecking the berries off the trees.
When the clouds seem to rest on the hills, rain is near.
Wild geese passing from one lake to another is the sign of rain.
When swans fly very low, rain can be expected.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Michael Murphy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Kilfree, Co. Sligo
