School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)
- Location:
- Kilskeer, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 480
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- (continued from previous page)Springville
Kells, Co Meath
- 59. When the flies come in it is a sign of rain.
60. If the wind blows from the west it is a sign or rain.
61. If there is a fog befoe (before) the moon or sun it is a sign of rain.
62. At night if the stars fly to the north it is the sign of rain.
63. Whatever side the smoke curls to, the wind is blowing that direction.
64. If there is a fog on lakes it is the sign of fine weather.
65. If the floor swets it is the sign of bad weather.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Nancy Smyth
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Johnsbrook, Co. Meath
