School: Bouleenshere (C.) (roll number 12865)
- Location:
- Booleenshare, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Mary A. Walsh
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- (1) There is a place in the sea about a mile out from the shore called the Church banks and when the waves break crossing this it is a sure sign of rain.(2) When the waves break over Loca Gribhthín making a great noise which can be heard a long distance, it is another sign of rain.(3) There is a rock in Ballyheigue Bay about eight miles from this school known as Muchallach and when the waves are seen dashing over this rock it is a sure sign of rain.(4) When the sea pigs are seen on top of the water going to the west towards the Atlantic it is a sure sign of rain.(6) When the Brandon hills appear near and black it is another sign of rain.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Edmond Flahive
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Glenderry, Co. Kerry