School: Abbeylara
- Location:
- Abbeylara, Co. Longford
- Teacher: John O' Meara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0765, Page 0601
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- (continued from previous page)the river is a sign of good weather. When the river is low it is a sign of continued good weather. If you can see your reflection in the pools on the road it is a sure sign of rain.When the birds fly low it is a sign of rain. If the airbirds are seen rolling in the dust on the road in Summer it is a sure sign of rain. When the blackbirds come very near the houses it is a sign that a storm is coming.When the cat washes behind her ears it is a sign of rain. If the cat sits with her back to the fire it is the sign of a storm. When a dog eats grass it is a sign of rain. When the cattle gather to the top of a hill to rest for the night it is a sign of good weather.If the geese or hens fly along the ground, it is a sign of high wind. Pigs are very restless before high wind. When the cow shakes herself on the byre it is a sign of a storm. When the ducks quack loudly it is a sign of rain. When the seagulls come(continues on next page)
- Informant
- William Heery
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 73
- Address
- Abbeylara, Co. Longford
