School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)
- Location:
- Kilmessan, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Brian S. Pléimeann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0691, Page 017
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- 1.The people of this district believe that if the smoke goes up straight it is a sign of good weather. 2. It is also believed that if the sun goes down redly the following day is going to be a fine one. 3. If there is a circle on the moon it is a sign of a coming storm. 4. The farther out the circle is from the moon the nearer the storm is. 5. If the clouds are low and move quickly it is a sign of bad weather. 6. If the cattle lie in a cluster in the field it is a sign of bad weather.
7. Evening red and morning grey
Helps the farmer make the hay.
Evening grey and morning red
Brings the rain upon his head.
8. If the crows 'caw' loudly in the evening it is a sign of good weather. 9. If the curlews fly north or east it is a sign of good weather. 10. But if they fly south or west(continues on next page)
- Collector
- William Swan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ringlestown, Co. Meath
- Informant
- Joseph Swan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ringlestown, Co. Meath
