School: Ballygarvan (C.) (roll number 9830)
- Location:
- Ballygarvan, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean de Barra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0391, Page 152
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- When the smoke goes up straight from the chimney, it is a sign of dry weather; but when the smoke slants it is a sign of rain. Sparks of coal clung to the side of the kettle, when it is removed from the fire, indicate rain. When the soot falls it is the sign of rain. When a dog eats grass it is the sign of rain. A halo round the moon is a sign of rain. When the sea gulls fly inland it is the sign of a coming storm.When the cock crows at midnight someone is dying. When one drops an umbrella it is the sign of a disappointment.If one breaks a mirror, it foretells 7 years of bad luck.When a knife falls, a visitor may be expected.(continues on next page)
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