School: Naomh Peadar, Droichead Átha (roll number 11072)
- Location:
- Drogheda, Co. Louth
- Teacher: S. Mac Maoláin
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- There is a hill in Slane & when the Sheep are up on it it is a sign of bad weather. When seagulls fly inland it is a sign of a storm at sea. When fowl start pecking themselves it is a sign of bad weather. To see dogs eating grass is a sign of rain. If an oak tree is bent down with snow it is a sign of good crops to come. If a dog barks a lob in January it is a sign of a bad summer.
- Collector
- Willie Ormiston
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- William Street, Co. Louth
- If a cat sits with its back towards the fire it is a sign of a good day. A donkey brays when it is going to rain. When smoke is gping up straight it is a sign of a good day. A sign of wild weather is to see farm animals gather into the trees & hedges.
