School: Fíodhnach (B.), Ráthluirc (roll number 4469)
- Location:
- Feenagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Seán Ó Scolaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0495, Page 175
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- Weather Lore
the signs of bad weather known in Feenagh are:-
No.1 When swallows fly low it is a sign of rain
No.2 When the wind flows from the south it brings rain
No.3 If a cat persists in sitting near the fire it means rain
No.4 If it rains on Friday the the weather will remain unsettled
No.5 Where white clouds chase each other across the sky it means rain
No.6 When the frogs turn black it is the sign of forthcoming rain
No.7 If the ducks quack loudly it is the sign of rain
No.8 When flocks of plover and seagulls come into the country a storm will shortly after come
No.9 A big red moon is the sign of frost(continues on next page)
