School: Lisaniska

Location:
Lissaniska East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Patrick Kilduff
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  1. When the sun rises early in the morning is the sign of bad weather.
    If the sun goes down yellow in winter its the sign of rain and when it goes down red in winter its the sign of frost. When it goes down red in summer its the sign of good weather.
    Weather signs judged by the stars -: if there are a lot of stars in the sky its the sign of frost. If they are shining bright in winter its the sign of a storm.
    Weather signs judged by the moon -: when it is on its back its the of rain and when there is a ring round it is the sign of storm.
    Weather signs judged by the dog-: when he eats grass its the sign of rain.
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