School: Cullen, Tiobraid Árann (roll number 7245)
- Location:
- Cuilleann, Co. Thiobraid Árann
- Teacher: Seosamh Mainséal
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0581, Page 237
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- (continued from previous page)when the clouds are moving fast; when the soot falls down the chimney; when the frogs come in about the house; when the spiders come from their cobwebs; when the smoke does not go straight; when sea-gulls are seen inland; when a dog eats grass; when floors and walls weep; rainbows in the morning; pale sun setting; when corns get painful; crickets sing;Red sky in the east in the morning is the sign of snow. Twinkling stars denotes frost; when sound travels a long distance it is also the sign of frost.According to Ed Griffin (50) Ballinulty Cullen, Tipperary bad weather may be expected - when the wind blows from Ballysheedy Castle (E or SE)
Note Ballysheedy Castle is situated about 3 mls. South East of Cashel.
