School: Ladhar an Chrompáin (roll number 14998)

Location:
Lyracrumpane, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0407, Page 453

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0407, Page 453

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    There was once a man named James.

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  2. It is said when there is rain coming the sun sets very dark and gloomy. It can be easily noticed on the moon also, for there is a dark rainy looking circle around it at night and it looks very dull. A star cannot be noticed in the sky in rainy weather and the clouds are very dark and heavy-looking. When a rainbow is seen in the sky it is said that it brings a lot of rain. It is the wind from the east that brings most rain to our district. It is known by the birds when there is a storm and rain coming - the sea-gulls come from the sea and perch along the
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