School: Cill an Mhuilinn, Malla (roll number 15903)

Location:
Killavullen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Donncha Magner
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0371, Page 008

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0371, Page 008

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  1. When there is a halo around the moon it is a sign of rain.
    When you see the sun going down in the west scattered it is a sign of windy weather.
    When the stars are twinkling in the sky it is a sign of frost.
    The rainbow is a sign of showers.
    When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.
    When the mountains look near it is a great sign of rain.
    When the clouds come from the north it is a sign of hard dry weather.
    When the sky is red it is a sign of stormy weather.
    When the dust sweeps of the road it is a sign of rain.
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