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 481
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68. To see the soot falling down the chimney or to see the insects running across the road is the sign of bad weather.
69. To see the rain bow in the sky is the sign of showers or if the sky is cloudy it is the sign of rain also.
70. If the water is high in the waterfalls it is the sign of fine weather.
71. It is the sign of a snow storm to see the(continues on next page)
