School: Cuinche
- Location:
- Quin, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Ss. Ó Gríobhtha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0595, Page 201
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Sun. A dark sun is the sign of rain.
Moon A cloudy moon is the sign of rain.
Stars. When stars are twinkling, it is a sign of frost.A starless sky is the sign of rain.
Rainbow. A rainbow in the night is the shepherd's delight,a rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning.
Storm.A ring around the moon is a sign of a storm.Birds flying low ,is a sign of a storm.Goats going under bushes is another sign of a storm.
Frost.A white frost is a sign of rain.
Cat.A cat coming close to the fire is another sign of rain.
- Collector
- Lily Gaffney
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Mrs Mc Grath
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 76
