School: Drumconrath (C.) (roll number 16144)
- Location:
- Drumcondra, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Úna Ní Chongbhaile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0712, Page 069
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- (continued from previous page)The frog is of a bright yellow colour when we are going to have good weather, he turns almost black when we are going to have rain.
A fog, when it is low brings good weather,when it rises it falls like rain.
When there are unusual colours in the fire, it is the sign of a storm. ( Monica Saul, G. School, 14.)
On a showery day in Summer when the sun is very strong,it is a sign that there is a heavy storm coming.
When a dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
( Margaret Fay.G.school.age 13 years)
If a dog puts his tail between his legs it is the sign of bad weather.
(Mary Kelledy. G school)
When you hear the crickets chirp it is the sign of a good day.
When the crows are swooping up and down in the air and making noise,it is the sign of a wind storm.
- Collector
- Jenny Farrell
- Gender
- Female
