School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Lios Mór
- Location:
- Lismore, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: An tSr M. Cárthach
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- Weather Lore
1. When the mountains are looking near that is a sign of rain.
2. When the swallows are flying low we are sure to get rain.
3. When the torey - top is shut it is a sure sign it is going to rain, and when it is open it is going to be fine.
4. When the sea-gulls come inland it is a sign of rain.
5. If you see misty clouds forming on heights watch them for a while. If they increase or descend, wind and rain are coming. If they arise or disperse it is a sign that the weather will become fine.
6. A pale yellow light at sunset is a sign it will be wet next day. If the light is orange or copper there will be wind and rain.
7. Morning rain-bows are a sign of rain-clouds from the west. If(continues on next page)- Collector
- Patricia Crowley
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Norrisland, Co. Waterford
- Informant
- Messrs M. and A. Crowley
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Norrisland, Co. Waterford