School: Burnchurch, Cill Choinnigh (roll number 7312)
- Location:
- Grange, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Éamonn Mac Gearailt
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- When the rainbow appears in the evening, it is a sign of bad weather. When the sky suddenly becomes dark and black it is also a sign of bad weather, and especially of snow. Also when the sun sets and it is yellow, but when it is red, also setting, it is a good sign. When the moon shined palely it is also a bad sign, but when it shines brightly, it is a good sign.
the west wind brings most rain. When a ring appears around the moon it is a sign of a storm.
When the crows fly around in a ring, and will not fly away of rain, also when the swallows fly low.
When the cat washes her face it is also the same sign.
