School: An Cam (Camp), Tra Lí
- Location:
- Camp, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Seán Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0432, Page 126
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- When there is a ring around the moon and the stars are sparkling it is a sign of rain.
When the cricket sings near the fire, it is also a sign of rain.
When the curlews are whistling and when the seals are groaning and when the cat turns his back on the fire, there are also signs of rain.
When there is a red sunset in the west, it is a sign of heat, and fog is also a sign of heat. If you see sheep and the goats high on the hill you can be sure of fine weather for a short time.
When a storm is coming the goats are the first to know it. They come down from the hill then
- Collector
- Máire Ní Shéaghdha
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Camp, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- Nioclás Ó Finn
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 78
- Occupation
- Feirmeoir
- Address
- Ballinknockane, Co. Kerry
