School: Athea (roll number 15686)
- Location:
- Athea, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Mrs M. Danaher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0486, Page 005
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- Weather Lore.The old people in this Parish of Athea still keep many beliefs about the weather, such as.1. If the sun sets dim, it is a sign that the next day will be wet.
If the horizon appears red when the sun is setting, it foretells fine weather.
If a ring is seen around the moon it foretells bad weather.
If there are a great number of stars in the sky at night, it is a sign that the next day will be cold and frosty.2. The western wind foretells rain and the eastern wind is said to be unhealthy. The northern wind is said to bring great cold and hard weather.3. If soot falls down the chimney, it is a sign of bad weather.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Peig Ní Conchubhair
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Athea, Co. Limerick
