School: Clonard (roll number 16067)
- Location:
- Clonard, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Fithcheallaigh
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0694, Page 145
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- Clouds
When you see the clouds black - Sign of Rain Stars
When you see the stars twinkling, it is a sign of frost. The Moon
When you see a new moon that you could hang your hat upon, a sign of rain. The Wind
When the wind comes from the south a sign of rain. The Animals
When you see a dog eating grass it is a sign of rain.
When you see a cat with her back to the fire it is a sign of rain.
When a frog changes his colour from yellow to black it is a sign of rain. The Hills
When the distant hills appear near it is a sign of rain.
When the hills appear far away it is a sign of good weather.
When the clouds seem to come down near the hills it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Joe Coloe
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Mulphedder, Co. Meath
