School: Newbliss (roll number 8328)
- Location:
- Newbliss, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Margaret E. Doogan
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- (continued from previous page)If a flock of geese are seen flying, there is going to be a storm.
If a robin comes into the house, there is going to be a storm.
When the crows shout, it is going to rain
When the wild geese are seen going to the Bog of Allen, it is the sign of a storm
Whenever you see the blackbirds gathering on the bushes, there is going to be snow.
Whenever you hear a jacksnipe, it is going to rain.
If the crows fly high in the morning, it is the sign of a good day.
If a crane is flying against the river, it is the sign of good weather.
If the swallows are seen flying high it is for good weather.- Informant
- Mr J. Hall
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Newbliss, Co. Monaghan