School: Inis Uí Dhrisceoil, An Sciobairín
- Location:
- Inishodriscol, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Donncha Ó Donnabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0296, Page 025
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- 1.
When rooks fly high 'tis a sign of bad weather.
2.
When "black divers" go south beyond the bridge, 'tis a sign of bad weather.
3.
When they are seen flying from the South over the land - a sign of southerly wind and rain.
4.
When they fly from the north - a sign of breezy strong northerly wind
5.
When Mount Gabriel is "capped" with white fog coming from the east, 'tis a sign of fine weather.
6.
When covered with black fog 'tis a sign of bad weather.
7.
When there are beams from the rising moon 'tis a sure sign of a gale or strong wind.
8.
A ring round the moon portends bad weather. But if ring is open - 'tis sure to get a breeze from that point
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9. When ducks or geese go to the bog and dive(continues on next page)
- Informant
- John Mc Carthy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 73
- Address
- Inishodriscol, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Michael Cahalane
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 71
- Address
- Inishodriscol, Co. Cork
