School: Killorglin (C.) (roll number 12833)
- Location:
- Killorglin, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Úna Nic Choluim
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0435, Page 180
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- 1. Sheep's wool in the sky is a sign of fine weather.
2. Midges are a sign of rain.
3. "Nora 'n Ragaidh" in the shelter denotes rain
4. A rainbow on a Saturday evening foretells fine weather.
5. Pigs being uneasy when asleep is a sign of bad weather.
6. If the furniture is creaking is a sign of bad weather.
- Collector
- Áine Ní Mhaolruanaigh
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Reen, Co. Kerry
- 1. If a cormorant stands on the bank with its wings open to the sun it is a sign of bad weather.
2. The sun goes down surrounded by (Mor) "Moses Horns" is a sign of fine weather.
3. If the sheep & goats leave the mountains and come down to the lowlands it is a sign of bad weather
