School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)
- Location:
- Blennerville, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 529
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- (continued from previous page)The western wind is the wind that bring most rain to our district. It's a sign of a storm to see red clouds in the sky. If the clouds are moving in the sky it is a sign of rain.If the swallows are flying to the ground it foretells rain. When the cat turns his back to the fire we will have rain. When the dog eats grass we will have rain. If the hills look nigh we will have rain next day. If the dust is flying off the road it's an indication of rain. If there is a lot cirógs around it's an indication of bad weather. If the smoke goes straight up the chimney it's an indication of good weather(continues on next page)
- Informant
- John Tangney
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Curragraigue, Co. Kerry
