School: Crossmolina (2.)
- Location:
- Crossmolina, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Giolla Coille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0152, Page 532
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- Weather Lore 17-1-38Sky. When the sky is black looking
that is the sign of rain and
when the mountains and hills
appear near we are told it is a
sign of rain.Sun. When the sun sets red, the next
day is usually very warm.Moon. When there is a ring around
the moon that is the sign of
rain and when it is far away
it is the sign of good
weather.
Stars. When the stars twinkle at
night that is the sign of it
freezing. You would often see
the shape of a plough and
harrow made of stars in the
sky.Clouds. I am told when the clouds
are rolling fast that is the
sign of rain and I heard that
when they are black or heavy
looking it is the sign of
severe rain.R. Bow. When you get up in the
morning you would often
see a rainbow and I am told
that it is the sign of rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Ivy Walshe
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Crossmolina, Co. Mayo
