School: Asdee (B.) (roll number 10501)
- Location:
- Astee, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Eamonn Ó Muircheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0402, Page 139
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- (A) Signs of Rain:When the crows perch on a wind of hay.
If the people in Littor cannot hear the sound of the waves on Clounamon shore.
If the cat turns his back to the fire.
If the people on the Kerry side of the Shannon estuary can see the Clare shore very distinctly.
If the round-tower of Scattery Island is seen reflected in the waters of the Shannon.
If a fog is seen on the top of Knockanore.
If the tide comes in more quickly than usual.
If the cranes come up from the shore along the river.
If the hens are seen preening their feathers.
If the swallows fly low.
If the soot falls in the chimney.
If a blue flame comes in the fire.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- James Denihan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 14
- Address
- Kilcolman, Co. Kerry
