Abstract: Story collected by Nora Cremin, a student at Mathghamhnach (C.) school (Mahoonagh, Co. Limerick) from informant David Cremin.
Original reference: 0489/3/11
School Mathghamhnach (C.) [Vol. 0489, Chapter 0003]
County The Schools' Manuscript Collection : County Limerick Schools
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When the moon is sitting upright in the sky it indicates fine weather. On the other hand if it lies backwards it points out bad, wet weather. If the sun is very red when it is setting it foretells frosty weather. We have most rain from the South-East. "When we get wind from the East it is not good for man or beast." The Eastern wind brings most disease. When the seagulls and the wild geese fly inland we can be sure that a storm is approaching. If we see the birds flying very low we can expect rain. When insects and black beetles are seen on walls it is a sign of rain. Or when soot falls we can expect rain.
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David Cremin, farmer & farmer's son, born & reared and is married at above address.
Original reference: 0489/3/11
Weather Forecasts
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