School: Cuinche
- Location:
- Quin, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Ss. Ó Gríobhtha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0595, Page 187
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- Sun. If the sun is covered with clouds, and shows little light it is a sign of rain.
Moon. If there is a circle around the moon it is a sign of bad weather, the wider the circle the nearer the storm.
Stars. If there is a great number of stars, twinkling brightly it is a sign of frost.
Clouds. If the clouds are dark and heavy it is a sign of rain.
Rainbow. A rainbow in the night is a shepherd's delight, and a rainbow in the morning is a shepherd's morning, is a saying about the weather.
Wild Geese and Crows. If the wild geese are seen going south, it is a sign of rain, and also if the crows flock together.
Soot. If the soot falls down the chimney it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Micheal Mac Inerney
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Patrick Mac Inerney
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 50
- Address
- Quin, Co. Clare
