School: Kells (Parochial) (roll number 5062)
- Location:
- Kells, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Vera C. Hodges
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0703, Page 351
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- (continued from previous page)21. It is a sign of rain to see cattle huddled in a corner of a field not eating.
22. When a cow is seen lying down complacently chewing the cud in the rain it is a sign that the rain is going to last.
23. When soot falls down the chimney on to the hearth it shows there is rain coming.
24. It is a sign of good weather to see smoke going up very straight from chimneys.
25. "Wet on Friday, wet on Sunday".
26. Rain may be expected when sounds e.g. of a train, or a church bell, carry for long distance.
27. When seagulls are seen far inland there will be storms.
28. The oak, before the ash
There'll only be a splash;
The ash before the oak
There's sure to be a soak.
29. When you see crows soaring high in the sky it is a sign of bad weather.(continues on next page)
