School: Baile Uí Mhurchadha, Borris
- Location:
- Ballymurphy, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: Michael Ó Seachnasaigh
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- The people believe the following signs about the weather in this district:-
If sheep are seen grazing at daylight, that is a sign of rain.
If smoke goes up straight from the chimney, that is a sign of fine weather but if it blows down the chimney, that is a sign of rain.
If sea-gulls are seen in fields, that is a sign of a storm.
If swallows fly low, that is a sign of rain.
If the cat sits with her back to the fire, that is a sign of rain.
If the wind is blowing from the South East that is a sign of rain.
If a dog is seen drinking water, that is a sign of rain.
If the mountain appears far away, that is a sign of fine weather but if it appears near, that is a sign of rain.- Collector
- Peggie Murphy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballymurphy, Co. Carlow
- Informant
- Patrick Murphy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 40
- Address
- Ballymurphy, Co. Carlow