Old Sayings

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If the Oak is out before the Ash
Then you may expect a splash
If the Ash is out before the Oak
Then you may expect a soak

So many frosts in March
So many fogs in May

Ice in November will bear a duck,
February weather all mire and muck

Winter’s to come that year
A green Christmas – a full graveyard

Big snow- no snow
Wee snow – more snow

There’s no need to fear the wind if your haystacks
Are tied down

St Swithin’s Day if thou dost rain (15th July)
For 40 days it will remain
If St Swithin’s Day be dry and clear
You’ll have to summers that year

If the north wind blows on Michaelmas Day (29 September)The month of October is sunny and gay.

Taken from: In Other Words A collection of Writings and Old Sayings 2010 by Strabane U3A Writers