School: Ballyuskill (B.), Ballyragget
- Location:
- Ballyoskill, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: F. Mac Cárthaigh
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- When the bat is flying high it is the sign of fine weather. When the bat is flying low it is the sign of rain. When the goat runs into the house it is the sign of bad weather. When the frost melts early it is the sign of rain. When the smoke is flying high it is the sign of fine weather. When the wind is from the north on the 1st of November it is the sign of bad winter. When the smoke is low it is the sign of rain. When the bees are coming to their hives in gushes it is the sign of rain. When the cat is under the grate it is the sign of bad weather. When the clouds is(continues on next page)