School: Cill na Móna (C.) (roll number 13626)
- Location:
- Kilnamona, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Síle Céitinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0610, Page 301
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Seanachas i dtaobh na haimsire.
1 An Grian
When the sun appeaars pale and colourless bad weather may be expected.
(b) A bright glare at sunrise fortells a rainy day.
(c) A halo round the sun ,especially during the months of August and September indicates rainy weather.
(d) A cloudy day when the sun shines out at intervals indicates showery weather.
(e) A bright blue sky and unclouded sun fortells settled fine weather.
(f) If the sun sets in a clear sky with its outline sharp and salmon coloured in Summer a very fine and hot day may be expected ,but in winter a frost.
(g)A grey or pale sunset is a sign of rain.
(h) A bright yellow sunset indicates wind sometimes a storm.
2An Gealac
(a) A hole round the moon indicates rain.
(b) When the half moon is on its back it indicates rainy and stormy weather.
(c) A bright clear moon and sparkling stars indicate frosty weather.
3 Na Scamall
(a )Shifting clouds are a sure sign of unsettled weather.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Peggy Barrett
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballyduff More, Co. Clare
