School: Glin (B.)
- Location:
- Glin, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: (name not given)
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- When The Swallow is seen flying low it is a sign of rain. When the cat sits with its tail towards the fire it is a sign of bad weather
When the soot is falling from the chimney it is a sign of rain
A watery sun is a sign of rain.
When there are a lot of stars in the sky it is a sign of frost. A rainbow in the sky indicates rain too. When the clouds roll along the sky it is a sign of wind
South West wind is a strong sign of rain. Easterly wind indicates dry weather. South West wing brings the most rain to this district. When the seagulls follow the plough in the garden it indicates rain. When the curlew is heard calling it is a sign of rain. When a dog is seen eating(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Michael Mangan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Glin, Co. Limerick
- Informant
- Mr Michael Mangan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Glin, Co. Limerick
