School: Greaghrahan
- Location:
- Greaghrahan, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: T. Mac Aodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0970, Page 249
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- (continued from previous page)9. When the swallows fly low it is the sign of bad weather.
10. When the stars are darting about in the sky, and falling it is the sign of storm.
11. When they are bright, shining, and glittering, it is the sign of frost.
12. When the wind is blowing and black clouds moving in the opposite direction it is the sign of a thunderstorm.
13. When cement floors become damp it is the sign of rain.
14. If people with rheumatism complain of pains it is the sign of frost.
15. If the cat sits with her back to the fire it is the sign of bad weather.
