School: Kilwatermoy, Tulach an Iarainn (roll number 5385)
- Location:
- Kilwatermoy, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Caitlín, Bean Uí Riain
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0637, Page 317
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- (continued from previous page)men were overshadowed by the mysterious light. The large stone is known locally as the "Servant Boy".
- To see smoke ascend in a straight line is a sign of settled weather.
When the sea-gulls are heard to cry a bad day follows.
A red glow in the western sky in the evening is a sure sign of good weather.
Insects creeping on the ground - a sure sign of rain.
When the smoke descends to the earth bad weather follows.
When a flock of wild geese is seen coming inland, it's an indication of bad weather. - Collector
- Margaret Nicholson
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Janeville, Co. Waterford
Folklore
“In the year 1927 two neighbouring men were supposed to find some pots of gold in Ballyshamlet lips, in the parish of Kilwatermoy.”
In the year 1927 two neighbouring men were supposed to find some pots of gold(continues on next page)
