School: Inis Eoghanáin (B.) (roll number 1949)
- Location:
- Innishannon, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Fuartháin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0322, Page 129
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When swallows fly low, it is said to be a sign of rain.2.
When goats come down from the hills to seek shelter, it is a sign of approaching bad weather. 3.
In summer when winged ants appear in swarms on the roads, it is a sign of rain.4.
When rooks remain in the rookery in the morning, it is a sign of coming rain.5.
When the river makes more noise than usual by night, it is a sign of rain next day.6.
When there is a "reodhín"[?] in the morning followed by the wind backing south west later, rain is sure to come before night.7.
When the roads dry quickly after rain, it is a sign of further rain. 8.
When the cat turns its back to the fire, it is a sign of rain. 9.
When the coals in the fire blow out in small flames making a noise like escaping steam, it is supposed to indicate approaching storm.10.
When seagulls fly inland in large numbers(continues on next page)
- Collector
- J. Forde
- Gender
- Unknown
- Address
- Innishannon, Co. Cork
