School: The Rower (B.), Inistioge (roll number 15160)
- Location:
- The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Risteárd Ó Cuirrín
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- (continued from previous page)four years ago the tree fell and is now in dust. The treasure is almost forgotten now, and is rarely spoken of.
- 1. When the sun rises very red rain will follow.2. If a new moon is lying on its back it is the sign of bad weather.3. When the hills seem near we shall have rain4. If we have sheet lightning without thunder we will also have fine weather.5. When the roads are covered with dust bad weather will follow.6. If the smoke stays in the kitchen we shall have frost.7. When the cricket sings sharply we shall have rain.8. When the ducks quack we shall have rain.9. When the pigs seem uneasy we shall have rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Martin Ryan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Coolhill, Co. Kilkenny
- Informant
- Mrs Ryan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Coolhill, Co. Kilkenny