School: Belturbet (B)
- Location:
- Belturbet, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: J. Mc Govern
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- Rainbow in the morning shepherds warning.
Rainbow in the night shepherds delight
When a dog eats grass it is the sign of rain.
When the cat washes her face it is the sign of rain
When the herring gull comes in land it is the sign of rain
When the swallow flies low it is the the sign of rain.
When the sheep come down the mountain it is the sign of rain.
When goats comes home it is the sign of rain.
When you see a blue light in the fire it is the sign of rain.
When the cat or dog sits beside the fire it is the sign of rain.
When there is dampness on the wall it is the sign of rain.(continues on next page)- Informant
- Mr Small
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Belturbet, Co. Cavan