School: Newbliss (roll number 8328)
- Location:
- Newbliss, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Margaret E. Doogan
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0950, Page 221
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- (continued from previous page)is going to freeze.
When there is a black cloud, it is a sign of rain.
A rainbow in the morning is a sign of rain.
Whenever there is a mist over the moon, it is a sing of rain.
If the sun is shining in the middle of the day, it is a sign of a frost.
Collected from Mr. J. Smyth Newbliss
When the wild gees are going to the Bog of allen, it is a sign of a storm.
When you hear thunder far away, it is near rain.
Whenever the frost goes away, there will be rain.
Whenever a robin comes into the house, it is a sign of a storm.
If there is a blow down of smoke, there will be plenty of rain.
Whenever the blackbirds gather on bushes, it is a sign of snow.
When the sun sets in the east, it is a sign that the next day will be good.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr J. Lyons
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Drumlina, Co. Monaghan
