School: Caherelly, Grange, Kilmallock (roll number 2184)
- Location:
- Caherelly, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: John Raleigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0524, Page 231
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- (continued from previous page)19. When the cock crows three times at noon
20. When there a local gloom
21. A rainbow at evening
- The people of this locality believe that bad will weather will follow when any of the following are observed:
1. When the swallows fly low
2. When the insects fly low.
3. When the sea-gulls are flying inland.
4. When the cat turns his back to the fire.
5. When the dog is seen drinking water.
6. If the smoke twists after going above the chimney.
7. When blue flames come from the fire.
8. When the sun goes down clouded
9. When the cattle come down from the hills.
10. When you see a ring around the moon.
11. When you see the the sea-gulls flying in a circle.
12. When the [?] gives a double cry.
13. When the distant hills look near.
14. Soot falling down the chimney
15. When you see the walls weeping.
16. To see a flock of crows on wire
17. When there are black clouds in the sky
18. When hens fick themselves.
19. If trout jump clear out of the water.(continues on next page)
