School: Cuan an Bhainigh (Bannow)

Location:
Carrick, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Tomás Breatnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0876, Page 009

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    graze early in the morning it is a sign of a wet day; if they continue lying a dry day follows. When the walls of houses become damp rain is at hand.
    Great roaring of bar of Bannow - stormy weather.
    North Western wind regarded as most treacherous wind in the district. Wind from sea almost certainly means rain. When mare's tails are in sky it is a sign of wind.
    The sea of a brownish colour is regarded as sign of rain as also is a damp floor.
    Goats returning home - rain approaching.
    Trains heard plainly passing through Ballycullane/Wellingtonbridge Section (Northerly direction) - dry weather continuing.
    Cat with back to fire - rain at hand.
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