School: St. Brendan's (C.), Blennerville
- Location:
- Blennerville, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh

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- When there is a rainbow in the [sky], it is a sure sign of rain.
When the stars are blazing, it is a sign of rain.
If the wind blows from the east, it foretells rain.
When the cat turns her tail to the fire, it is an omen of bad weather.
If the dog starts to eat grass, it is an omen of bad weather.
When there is a cock's eye round the moon, it is an omen of bad weather.
When there is a heavy fog on the mountain, it foretells rain and snow.
If there are bubbles in the water, it foretells rain.
If you see the dust rising, it is a sign of rain.
When the sun goes to bed red, it is a sign of good weather, and when the sun goes to bed pale, it is a sign of bad weather.- Collector
- Anne Hurley
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Blennerville, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- Mrs Hurley
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 50
- Address
- Blennerville, Co. Kerry