School: Newbliss (roll number 8328)

Location:
Newbliss, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Margaret E. Doogan
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    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.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr J. Hall
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newbliss, Co. Monaghan