School: Béal Átha Feorainne (B.) (roll number 1866)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M.S. Ó Ceallaigh
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  1. People say when the sky is dark and clouded it is the sign of rain.
    If the sun shines bright in the morning it is the sign of a bad day. If the sun shines bright when it sets it is the of rain. If the moon is dark at night it is the sign of rain.
    When the stars shine bright it is the sign of frost. If their is a rainbow at night it is the sailors delight.
    Most of the wind comes from the South east to our house.
    Most of the rain comes from the south west to the house.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Kelly
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    Muckloon, Co. Galway