School: Kilfinny, Áth Dara (roll number 9318)
- Location:
- Kilfinny, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Cáit, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0498, Page 358
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- (continued from previous page)North wind, hard but dry weather.
South wind, rain.
West wind is mild and nearly always brings rain
- Local Sayings."East wind brings snow and rain and coughs and colds on its trail".
"A rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight.
"A rainbow at morn is the shepherd's warning".
"But when the clouds of the west to the east fly away".
"You may depend on a fair settled day".West wind brings most rain to this district.
When the crows fly low it is a sure sign of rain.
The dog seeks refuge under the table when there is going to be thunder.
if the sun rises red it is a sure sign of rain and wind, but if it sets(continues on next page) - Informant
- Bean Mhichíl Uí Mhurchadha
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 45
- Occupation
- Bean fuála
- Address
- Croagh, Co. Limerick
