School: Cuinche
- Location:
- Quin, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Ss. Ó Gríobhtha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0595, Page 191
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- The Sun = When the sun sets palely we are sure to get rain.
The Rainbow = A rainbow in the night is the shepherds delight, and a rainbow in the morning is the shepherds warning.
The Wind = The north wind doth blow, and we shall have snow. Wind from the east is not good for man or beast.
The Coming of a Storm = The sky is purple towards the west. The moon has a copper ring around it.
Wind with most rain = South-West.
The signs of rain = The wind whistles through the keyhole, and the sky is cloudy and heavy.
Knowledge of rain from birds and animals = The birds fly low, and the(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mary Clune
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Mrs Clune
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 40
- Address
- Ballymacloon North, Co. Clare
