School: Caherelly, Grange, Kilmallock (roll number 2184)
- Location:
- Caherelly, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: John Raleigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0524, Page 230
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- 230Weather Lore No. 1The people of the locality believe that good weather will follow when any of the following are observed:1/ When the smoke goes up straight from the chimney.
2/ When the sky is very red at sunset.
3/ When the movements of the birds are such as wild-geese etc is towards the sea.
4/ When the cricket sings on the hearth.
5/ When the frog's coat turns to a bright yellow.
6/ When tthe distant mountains look clear.
7/ When the moon shines from a clear sky.
8/ When the sky is a bright blue in the daytime.
9/ When the wind blows steadily from the west.
10/ When the swallows fly high.
11/ When the cattle eat the hill top.
12/ When you would hear the trains making a great noise in the far away distance.
13/ When the rivers make a gulping noise.
14/ When the insects are flyng high.
15/ When the moon lies on its side.
16/ When the wind is from the west.
17/ When the dust rises from the road.
16/ When the sun comes slowly up at dawn.
17/ When the curlew gives a single cry.
18/ When you see a flock of pigeons together on a hill.(continues on next page)
