School: Grian Airbh (Graine), Urlingford (roll number 6017)
- Location:
- Graine, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhubhshláine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0867, Page 207
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- If the sun is dark or clouded it is the sign of rain.
If the moon is not brilliant and looks dull and clouded we may expect rain very soon
At night if the clouds are clear and bright with the North wind blowing it is the sign of fine weather.
If the wind is South or South-East it is the sine of rain
The South wind brings the most to our district
If the sky is glaring with red stripes in the evening it is the sign of a storm.
If swallows and crows fly low it is the sign of rain
If soot falls down the chimney it is the sign of rain.
If there is a fog in Goresgrove and if it goes up the hill it is the of a fine day and if it comes down it is the sign of a wet day(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr J. Hennessy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 72
- Address
- Lisduff, Co. Kilkenny
