School: Sraithín (roll number 12808)

Location:
Sraheen, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Pádhraic Ó Croidhean

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Signs of the Weather

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0150, Page 182

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If the sky is red it is the sign of a storm. If the clouds are moving in the sky it is the sign of rain. If there are a lot of stars glittering in the sky rain is almost certain to follow. If there is a ring around the moon it is the sign of rain. If the moon is covered in clouds rain will follow. If the sun goes down half? surrounded by clouds the next day is almost sure to be wet. If the sun gets up in the morning and the sky red rain will follow during the day. If the sky is covered all over with stars bad weather is sure to follow. If there is a ring around the evening star rain or storm will follow. If the stars do not seem plentiful good weather will follow. If the clouds are high it means showers, but if the clouds are low

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Collector
Bridget Brogan
Gender
female
Address
Foxford, Co. Mayo
Informant
Martin Brogan
Gender
male
Age
60
Occupation
farmer
Address
Foxford, Co. Mayo
Language
English