School: Glencairn (roll number 1179)
- Location:
- Glencairn, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Eibhlín Ní Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0638, Page 24
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- 1. When Tallow bell is heard it is a sign of rain.
2. When Tallow Wood is covered with a fog it is a sign of rain.
3. When the mountains appear near it is a sign of fine weather.
4.When a blue flame comes in the fire it is a sign of rain.
5. When the soot falls from the chimney it is a sign of rain.
6. When there are stars in the sky it is a sign of frost.
7. When the smoke goes up straight it is a sign of rain.
8. When the seagulls come inland it is a sign of bad weather.
9. A rainbow in the night is a shepherds delight
A rainbow in the morning is a shepherds warning
10. Red clouds in the West weather will be best
11. When the sheep huddle together rain is said to be approaching.
12. One of the daintiest ways of foretelling fine weather is by a pretty little flower called the Pimpernel. Its starlight little flowers are open but at the least sign of rain it closes up.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mrs O' Neill
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 58
- Address
- Glencairn, Co. Waterford
