School: Kilbeggan (Mercy Convent) (roll number 14491)
- Location:
- Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Sr Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0733, Page 046
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- (continued from previous page)spider leaves his cob-web its a sign of rain.Cat and Dog.
The dogs always want to stop indoors when it is going to rain or they may be seen eating grass. When the cat is seen tearing at tables etc. around the kitchen a storm may be expected.Hills
When the distant hills seem near it is a sign of broken weather. When they appear far away it is a good sign.Dust.
When the dust in Summer rises like furl blasts on the road it is a bad sign.Insects.
When the insects swarm around you on a Summer's evening it is a(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Sheila Daly
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballymacmorris, Co. Westmeath
