School: Achadh Eóchaille, Inis Céin (roll number 10243)
- Location:
- Aghyohil Beg, Co. Cork
- Teacher: C. Ó Ríordáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0312, Page 157
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- If the sun goes down red in the west it is the sign of good weather.
"A rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning.
A rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight."
When the swallows fly close to the earth it is a sign of rain.
"Rain before seven fine before eleven."
When a lot of winged ants are on the ground rain is sure to follow.
Rain is sure to follow also when seagulls are heard screaming.
When the smoke goes up straight from the chimney fine weather will ensue.
To see fog on a mountain is the sign of rain.
Fog on a glen is a sign of fine weather.
A cold night with the stars glittering(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mary Ryan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Knocknanuss, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Mrs Ryan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Knocknanuss, Co. Cork
