School: Kilmessan (C.) (roll number 4211)
- Location:
- Kilmessan, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Stín
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0690, Page 027
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- When the swallows fly low it is the sign of rain.
When they fly against the wind it is the sign of fine weather.
When the cat sits with her back to the fire it is the sign of a storm.
If she tears wood it is the sign of rain.
When the dog eats grass it is the sign of rain.
When the ducks quack loudly it is the sign of rain.
If the sky is red in the evening where the sun sets the next day will be fine.
When the smoke blows towards the North East it is the sign of rain.
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- Collector
- Kathleen Maguire
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Trubley, Co. Meath
