School: Durrus, Bantry (roll number 13023)
- Location:
- Durrus, Co. Cork
- Teacher: L. Blennerhassett
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0285, Page 157
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- (continued from previous page)very cold weather will follow. At the approach of rain crows make a terrible bustle in woods.
When rain is approaching a dog eats grass and a cat sits back ways to the fire. At the approach of a storm a dog is easily frightened. When the cows are seen gadding early in the year it is a sign of rain.
When rain is approaching a sheen is visible on rocks, and also when a spring overflows in dry weather. Fog on mountain tops is a sign of very warm weather. When a white streak is seen in the sea rain is expected.
When ants are very plentifully seen and when a worm or beetle is seen crossing the road it is a sign of approaching rain.
When smoke from a chimney ascends in a straight direction it is an indication of coming rain. When a blue light is seen in the fire a storm is foreshown.
Weather sayings. The weather is settling. There's a change in the weather. The weather is breaking. We had a good spell of fine weather. The clouds are rising. It is opening west. The sky is clearing.
- Collector
- Susannah Jane Pyburn
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Dunbeacon, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Richard Pyburn
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Dunbeacon, Co. Cork
