School: Johnstown (roll number 877)
- Location:
- Johnstown, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Miss H.C. Hickie
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- Signs of coming storms:-Sky:- halo round the moon.Birds:-
Sea-gulls - seen in this neighbourhood portend a coming stormSwallows flying low sign of rain.Animals
Dogs
an old local lady has told me that when she sees the dog eating grass it is a sure sign of a heavy rainfall.Cats
(1) When a cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of rain.(2) When she scratches chairs etc it is a sign of storms.Insects
When crickets fly out it is a sign of fine weather.fire
When a blue light is seen in the fire it is a sign of rain.Soot
When soot falls it is a sign of rain.