School: Baile Dubh (C.) (roll number 2493)
- Location:
- Ballyduff, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Brighid, Bean Uí Leathlobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0415, Page 254
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- A rainbow in the morning,
Is the shepherd's warning,
A rainbow at night,
Is the shepherd's delight.
When the sun sets red in the west it is a sign of fine weather.
When the sun rises red in the east it is a sign of bad weather.
When the soot falls down the chimney, people say we are near rain.
When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.
When dogs howl it is a sign of rain.
Peacocks crying is also a sign of rain.
When the noise of the waves is heard near the mouth of the Cashen it is a sign of bad weather.
But when it travels up near Doon it is a good sign.
The wild geese travel from the north when frosty weather is approaching.
When swallows fly high it is a good sign of the weather.
Curlew whistling is a sign of rain(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Terence Connor
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Rahoonagh, Co. Kerry
