School: Tobberclair
- Location:
- Toberclare, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Seán Ó Briain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0747, Page 006
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- "See the chairs and tables crack. Old Bettys joints are on the rack, this is a sign of rain."The old people say when their corns are boring it is near raining.When frogs are seen appearing on the roadways or are heard croaking in walls they say rain is coming."The frog has changed its yellow vest and in its rustic coat has dressed."When the wild geese begin to move it is a sign of frost.When the trees cast their shadows in rivers or lakes it is a sign of frost.When the sun sets red, people say it is a sign of fine weather.
- Collector
- Peg Murray
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Tullyhogan, Co. Westmeath
