School: Baldoyle Convent (roll number 11883)
- Location:
- Baldoyle, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: Sr Augustine
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- (continued from previous page)wind brings most rain to our districtMargaret Walshe
Brookstone
Baldoyle
I got this account from Mrs Walshe
Brookstone
Baldoyle. - Weather Lore
16th December 1937The beliefs in our district about the weather are;- If the moon looks pale or dim we expect (wind) rain; if it is red we expect wind; if it is bright we expect frost. If the moon and stars grow dim we expect rain. If theres a haziness in the air which shades the sun's light and makes the sun appear whitish, rain will follow.
Signs of rain:- the hollow winds begin to blow, the clouds look black; the moon in hollow hides its head; the dogs eat(continues on next page)- Collector
- Patty Ward
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Raheny, Co. Dublin
- Informant
- Mr Ward
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Raheny, Co. Dublin