School: Ashfort (B.), Ráthluirc
- Location:
- Ashford, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Muiris Ó Mathúna
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- When you would see the hens running for shelter you would know that it would rain.
If the swallows fly low it is the sign of rain.
If the sky is red on a summers evening on the north west, it is the sign of good weather.
If there was a blue blaze in the fire, it is a sign of a storm.
If a dog was eating grass it is a sign of rain.
When you would see the hens pegging themselves it is a sign of rain.
When you would see the goats and sheep on top of the hills it is a sign of good weather, but if you would see them at the(continues on next page)
- Collector
- George Winter
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballagh, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Jas. Hallman
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballagh, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Mr Toomey
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballagh, Co. Cork
