School: Béal Átha an Dá Chab
- Location:
- Ballydehob, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Risteárd Ó Lighin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0291, Page 042
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- If the sun goes down pale in the evening, it is a sign of rain.
When there is a circle around the moon, and a star near the moon, and when the sky is cloudy, and dark, it is a sign of rain.
When a rainbow appears in the sky, it is a sign of rain.
The westerly and southeast wind bring most rain to this country.
If the swallows fly low, it is a sign of rain, and if they fly high, it is a sign of fine weather.
When the sea-gulls come inland, and when the seals go on dry land, it is a sign of rain.
When the cat washes his face with his paws, and when the dog eats grass, and when the cattle go running, it is a sign of rain.
If far off hills appear near, it is a sign of rain.
When soot falls down the chimney, and when noise is heard in the fire, and if a blue light is seen in the fire, it is a sign of rain, and hurricane.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Michael Mahony
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Skeaghanore East, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Jerry Mahony
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Skeaghanore East, Co. Cork
