School: Gurteen (roll number 586)
- Location:
- Gurteen, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Richard B. Bracken
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0530, Page 270
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- The sun
When there are "suckers" out of the sun it is the sign of rain. When the sky is red at sunset it denotes rain. A copper sunset is a sign of fine weather.
The Moon
When there is a circle around the moon it is a sign of rain.
The Stars
When the stars are numerous in the sky frost is at hand.
The Clouds
When the clouds look black it denotes rain.
The Rainbow
A rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning
A rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight.
When a rainbow spans the sky it is a sign of rain
The Wind
the North wind is a cold wind. The south wind is rather warm. The East wind is dry and it brings with it sickness and diseases. The West wind is a moist wind
