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School: Baldoyle Convent (roll number 11883)

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Baldoyle, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Sr Augustine
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    wind brings most rain to our district
    Margaret Walshe
    Brookstone
    Baldoyle
    I got this account from Mrs Walshe
    Brookstone
    Baldoyle.
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  2. Weather-Lore

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    Weather Lore
    16th December 1937
    The beliefs in our district about the weather are;- If the moon looks pale or dim we expect (wind) rain; if it is red we expect wind; if it is bright we expect frost. If the moon and stars grow dim we expect rain. If theres a haziness in the air which shades the sun's light and makes the sun appear whitish, rain will follow.
    Signs of rain:- the hollow winds begin to blow, the clouds look black; the moon in hollow hides its head; the dogs eat
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patty Ward
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Raheny, Co. Dublin
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    Mr Ward
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Raheny, Co. Dublin