School: Ballylongford (C.) (roll number 11019)
- Location:
- Ballylongford, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Cáit, Bean Uí Bheoláin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0402, Page 084
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- 1. "Woolbags" in the sky denote wind.
2. If the swallows fly low, rain may be expected.
3. A ring around the moon indicates rain.
4. A white edge around the dark clouds tells us that we will have snow.
5. If the curlew flies for the country bad weather may be expected.
6. A blue light in the fire tells us that rain is approaching.
7. If the distant hills look nigh we will have rain in the near future.
8. If the soot falls from the chimney bad weather is approaching.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Ella Enright
- Gender
- Female
