School: Clochar na Trócaire, Nenagh
- Location:
- Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: An tSr. Seanán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0535, Page 403
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- Local Weather Lore.1. When three birds are seen on a tree at the same time, it is said that tree will be blown down soon.
2. When the mists roll up by the Silvermines and Keeper it is said to be fine.
3. If the hills appear nearer than they are supposed to be wet.
4. When the cross on the top of the Church looks very small it is a sign of bad weather.
5. When the Castle walls look as if they have no windows it is a sign of bad weather.
6. When a large bird is caught in the neighbourhood it is said to be very frosty.
7. When the Castle looks as if it is white washed it is a sign of very fine weather.
8. When the Castle looks as if it has a roof on it, it is a sign of bad weather. see page 102
- Collector
- Josie Cadell
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Kenyon Street, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Mr P. Cadell
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 74
- Address
- Kenyon Street, Co. Tipperary
