School: Cormeen (roll number 16132)
- Location:
- An Chorr Mhín, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: Brian T. Ó Dubhláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0707, Page 194
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- It is said that when the birds stay in Neddy Reillys field in Killeeter, Mullagh, Co. Cavan. it is a sign of rain.
When the cat puts his paw over the back of his neck it is a sign of snow.
It is a sign of good weather to see sparks leaving the fire.
When you see a dog eating grass it is a sure sign of rain.
When soot falls from the chimney it is a sure sign of wet weather
When you see the crows tossing in the air it is a sign of wind.
When you rear the ducks quacking loud they are bringing the snow and calling the rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Michael Smyth
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Leitrim Upper, Co. na Mí
- Informant
- James Smyth
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Leitrim Upper, Co. na Mí
