School: Árd-Fhearta
- Location:
- Ardfert, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Tomás Ua Nuanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0414, Page 007
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- (continued from previous page)If the distant hills seem nigh we are sure of rain.
A mackeral sky is an omen of good weather.
When the soot falls from the chimney we can be sure of rain.
- The dust blowing on the roadway is the sign of rain.
When the seagulls are coming inland it is the sign of rain.
The swallows flying low is the sign of rain.
When the stars are shining brightly it is the sign of frost.
When the wind whistles through the keywhole it is the sign of rain. When blue lights are seen in the fire it is the sign of rain. When the hills are near it is the sign of rain. When the mountains are clear it is the sign of fine weather.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Eileen Connor
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ardfert, Co. Kerry
- Informant
- Mr Thomas O' Connor
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ardfert, Co. Kerry
