School: O'Brennan, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí
- Location:
- Tonreagh Lower, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0444, Page 374
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- Weather Lore -The Coming of Rain
A. As observed from the Sky
1. When there are clouds in the sky where the wind is blowing from, it is a sign of rain.
2. When the sun sets in a pale red, it is a sign of rain.
3. When there is a halo around the moon it is a sign of rain.
4. When the peaks of the moon are turned up it is a sign of rain.
5. When white clouds gather in the sky during fine weather, it is a sign of rain.
6. When the smoke curls over the chimney it is a sign of rain.
7. A rainbow at any time is a sign of rain.
8. When rain always follows a gale of wind it is a sign of rain.
9. When the moon looks pale at night.
10. When the wind is coming from the south east point "Curren's Point".
11. When there are rays from the sun beneath the sea.
12. When the sun shines on rocks.
13. The south-west wind comes oftenest and generally brings rain.(continues on next page)
