School: Drumcoghill
- Location:
- Drumcoghill Lower, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Uí Iomaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0982, Page 215
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- (continued from previous page)Foul weather is at hand.
When we notice the guinea-fowl, pea-hen, ducks, curlews, crows, and other wild birds becoming noisy.If the swallow tends to fly low.When the crane remains in the valleys or low lying marshes.If the robin covers herself among the leaves or in the forks of trees or shrubs.If the tongs beside the fire are cold or if the ashes are blue when disturbed.If the Willy-Wagtail is seen round the street or house.If the Wild Geese are seen going to the west.If the donkey stands with his back to the ditch.If the frogs enter the kitchen.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mrs A. Montgomery
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Teacher
- Address
- Corr, Co. Cavan
