School: Rosses's Point (roll number 12133)

Location:
Rosses Point, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Raighne
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    supposed to be for frost.
    24. A rainbow at morn is the shepherd's warn, a rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight.
    25. When the birds fly low and near the land it is a sign of storm.
    26. When the birds high and away from the land it is a sign of good weather.
    27. A red sunset is a sign of good weather.
    28. When the luckcoo comes a storm is said to be foam floating on the water it is also said to be bad.
    29. A mackerel sky and mare's tails makes a lofty ship carry low sail.
    30. When there is going to be a storm
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