School: Ceathair Dhúin Iascaigh, Clochar na Trócaire
- Location:
- Caher, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: An tSr. M. Tréisín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0569, Page 237
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- If the old moon, can be seen in the new moon bad weather is sure to follow.
A mackerel sky is a sign of great rain.
When a fog descends and rises quickly it is a rainy sign.
When salt and cement "weep" rainy weather is in stone.
"A cap on Keeper" is a sign of rain.
When a cat washes her face and puts her paws over her ears it is a sign of floods.
When a cat washes herself with her back to the fire it is a sign of rain and cold weather.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mrs F. Marah
- Other names
- Mrs F. Marah
- Mrs F. O' Mara
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Caher, Co. Tipperary
