School: Kilkerrin, Leaba Síoda
- Location:
- Kilkerin, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Seán Mac Aindréis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0603, Page 542
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- When the sun goes down red it is a sign of good weather.
When the sun sets behind a bank of clouds it is a sign of bad weather.
When there is a reddening before the rising of the sun it is a sign of bad weather.
When the moon looks red it is a sign of wind
When a halo appears around the moon it is a sure sign of rain.
When the wind whistles through the trees it is a sign of bad weather.
When swallows fly low it is a sure sign of rain.
When geese cackle very loud it is also a great sign of rain
When the stars glitter in the sky it is a sign of frosty weather.
When the clouds are dark and heavy and when they move swiftly in the sky it is a sign of rain
A rainbow in the morning is a sign of rain
When the winds blow from the south(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mary Kelly
- Gender
- Female
