School: An Mhainistir, Malla (roll number 12519)
- Location:
- Mallow, Co. Cork
- Teacher: An Bráthair Lúcás
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0369, Page 509
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- Weather LoreSigns of the weather as observed in the sky.Sun (a)(a) If the sun and western sky are very red, it is a sign of good weather.(b) If the sun rises with a watery appearance it is a sign of bad weather.(c) When the sun becomes cloudy before noon it is a sign of rain in the evening.Moon (B)(a) When there is a ring around the moon it is a sign of rain.(b) When the crescent of the moon is on its back it is a sign of bad weather.Clouds (C)(a) When the clouds move swiftly across the sky it is a sign of a storm.(b) When big white clouds are to be seen in in the sky it is a sign of rain.(c) If black clouds are to be seen in the sky it is a sign of rain.(d) "Mackerel" Sky" :- When the clouds are scattered over the sky in a light wavy manner it is a sign of very good weather.Stars (D)1 When the sky is covered with bright twinkling(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr Keating
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 72
- Occupation
- Taxi-driver
