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School: Glenasmole (B.) (roll number 8927)

Location:
Glenasmole, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Sr. Ó Móráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0795, Page 004

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  1. Weather Signs

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    A green Christmas makes a fat grave
    Rain on St. Swithins day, and it rains 40 days.
    A fog on an August morning is a sign of rain
    If the leaves remain on the branches in October it is a sign of a cold winter.
    When the sea fulls come 40 miles inland it is a sign of rain.
    When the fox barks frequently in October it is a sign of a big fall of snow.
    If a robin enters a house it is the sign of a hard winter.
    When the sky is red its a sign of storm in summer.
    When the sky is red its a sign of wind or frost in winter.
    When the swallows fly low its a sign of rain
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Byrne
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    62
    Occupation
    Labourer