School: An Clochar, Neidín
- Location:
- Kenmare, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Brighid Ní Lochlainn
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- Marry in white, chosen alright.
Marry in blue, he will always be true.
Marry in grey, you will go far away.
Marry in red you will wish yourself dead.
Marry in green, you'll be ashamed to be seen.
Marry in brown you will live out of town.
Lucky and unlucky days.
Wednesdays and Fridays are unlucky while Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays are lucky.
- Collector
- Peggy O' Callaghan
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Daniel O Callaghan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 50
- Address
- Kilmurry, Co. Kerry
- 1. When the wind is in the east it is neither good for man or beast,
When the wind is in the west its then its at its best.
2. When the clouds gather together it is a sure sign of rain.
3. When the stars are twinkling it is a sign of frost.
4. Swallows flying low are a sure sign of rain while fine weather comes when they fly high.
5. The west, the south and the south-east winds bring most rain with them.
6. When the seagulls are flying in from the(continues on next page)
