School: Mercy Convent, Cootehill
- Location:
- Cootehill, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Sr M. Aidan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1018, Page 170
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- 1. When a crane flies east it is a sign of good weather. if ti flies west it is a sign of rain.
2. Seagulls coming to land is a sign of storm at sea.
3. When birds fly high it is a sign of good weather.
When they fly low it is a sign of bad weather.
4. When midges bite it is a sign of rain.
5. When hens seek shelter it is a sign of a shower.
6. When a cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign of storm.
7. When an ass rolls it is the sign of good weather.
8. When dogs drink water it is a sign of rain.
9. When hens take shelter it is a sign of rain.
10. When sheep and goats come down from the hills it is the sign of a storm.
11. When crows sleep in the fields it is a sign of rain.
12. If a robin comes into the house it is a sign of snow.
13. If a pigeon comes to the house it is a sign of Good Luck.
