School: Bán-Tír (B.) (roll number 2803)
- Location:
- Banteer, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Síothcháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0361, Page 506
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When the mountain sheep move from the top to the sheltery side, it is an indication of snow
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When the cat or dog eats grass - rain
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When cattle stand with their tails to the fence - severe cold rain
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Strong South Wind - heavy rain
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Wind from the West - nice weather
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Sun very warm early in the morning - showery day
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When new moon stands upright - fine weather, if thrown on her back - broken weather
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Halo round the moon at night - rain
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If stars fall rapidly - Frost
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Clouds moving rapidly - Rain, and broken weather
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If fog remains on the hill - coming rain
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When sea-gulls come inland - storm
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If rain drops remain on the window - continued bad weather
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If wind rises during the night - bad weather on the following day.
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When your corns ache frost is approaching.
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If the sky is red late in the evening - a long spell of fine weather.
- Collector
- John Barry
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Banteer, Co. Cork
