School: Tyholland (roll number 13339)
- Location:
- Tuckmilltate, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Deborah Freeman
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- (continued from previous page)When the cat sits were her back to the fire it is a sign of storm.
When the dog lies on his back it is a sign of rain.
When the horse stands with his back to the hedge it is a sign of rain.
When there is a blue blaze in the fire it indicates storm.
When ducks attempt to fly it is a sign of storm.
When the water is low in the well, it is a sign of good weather.
When the water is high in the river it is a sign of rain.
When snow lies a long time on the ground it is said to be waiting for more.
When the Moon is covered with clouds it is a sign of rain.
When the geese screech it is a sign of storm.
The nearer the circle (round the moon) the farther the storm.
When the moon sits on her back it is a sign of bad weather.
When the moon is "horned" it is a sign of storm.
When the Church Bells, Train Whistles are heard more plainly than usual it is a sign of damp weather.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Dorcas Beatty
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Sallymount, Co. Monaghan