School: Cnoc an Chláraigh, Séipéal na Carraige (roll number 14002)
- Location:
- Knockaclarig, Co. Cork
- Teacher: David Ó Ceallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0356, Page 438
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- (continued from previous page)A rainbow in the morning a shepherds warning. A rainbow at night a shepherds delight.Local DayesWind from the north - frost and snow.Wind from the East - Snow or cold weatherWind from the south - rain or mild weatherSouth east - RainSouth west - Rain or fine weatherWest - - Rain or fine weatherSigns of rainsHorse or cows with their tails turned to the fence.SHeep and goats coming down from the MountainsIf the cows race around on a fine day of Summer or in account of gad fly it is a sign of rainFrogs coming into dwelling (signs) houses signs of rainIf dogs eat grass - sign of rainIf the moon is on its back thus [drawing of crescent moon] sign of rainHens picking their feathers and looking listless is a sign of rain.Signs of fine weatherIf the floors of Kitchens are damp on a fine (day(continues on next page)
