School: Grian Airbh (Graine), Urlingford (roll number 6017)

Location:
Graine, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhubhshláine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0867, Page 209

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  1. When the wind is blowing from Spá Hill it is the sign of fine weather.
    The south wind brings the rain to our district.
    When the wind is from the Crag it is a sure sign of rain.
    When the sheep lie down in the evenings it is the sign of rain
    Goats run to the ditches when wet weather is coming
    If there is a fog on Spa Hill in the early morning and if it rises it is a sure sign of a fine day
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.