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School: Edmondstown (B.)

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Edmondstown, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
E. Douglas
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0797, Page 26

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0797, Page 26

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    When the soot blows down the chimney it is the sign of rain.
    When the fly disturbs the cattle it is the sign of rain.
    When the clouds look black it is the sign of rain.
    When the swallows fly low it is the sign of rain.
    When the mountains look nearer than usual it is the sign of rain.
    Signs of Wind
    The sky looks red.
    The sea birds come inland.
    The birds fly in great clusters.
    The clouds moving like packs of wool.
    Signs of snow
    The north wind blowing
    Signs of fine weather
    The mountains look far away
    Storms
    There was a heavy snow storm in the year 1933. In some places
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick O' Toole
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rockbrook, Co. Dublin