School: Ballydurrow
- Location:
- Ballaghdorragh, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Ó Hadarnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0998, Page 261
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- (continued from previous page)The South and West winds bring most rain to this district.
When birds congregate in clusters, careering[?], and seeming to feast greedily on anything they can find, snow and very hard weather is at hand.
When birds especially the Robin enter dwelling houses, or are seen on the windowsills, snow is at hand.
When seagulls assemble on the land stormy and rainy weather is almost always approaching.
When starlings come cawing[?] about the house or resting in the green field feasting on the grass, strong wind, and cold weather is coming.
When sheep lie long in the day it is a sign of a good day.
If the dog eats grass, rain is coming. Also when he is sick or a rumbling noise is heard in his body.
When hens cackle and pick their feathers rain is near at hand.
Many farm animals - such as the goat come down from the hills to the farmyard when storm is coming.
When ducks quack and peacocks cry rain may be expected.(continues on next page)
