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 510
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- (continued from previous page)stars it is a sign of frosty weather.
(2). If a star is seen falling it is a sign of frosty weather.
Rainbow(E)
(1). A rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning and a rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight.
(2). When the rainbow is seen after showery weather it's a sign of an improvement in the weather.
Wind(F)
(1). West and Southwest winds bring rain whilst the East and North bring cold dry weather.
Birds and animals as weather omens(G)
(1). When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.
(2). If the hens begin picking their feather it is a sign of rain.
(3). If the curlew is heard at night it is a sign of rain.
(4). When the sea-gulls come in from the sea it is a sign of bad weather.
(5). When the frogs leave the pond it's a sign of rain.
(6). When the cat turn his back to the fire it is a sign of frost.
Natural Features(H)
(1). When Knockaramhra (Local Hill) appears near it is a sign of bad weather.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr Keating
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 72
- Occupation
- Taxi-driver
