School: Cill Críosta

Location:
Kilchreest, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0218

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0218

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  1. When the wind is from the east it is a sign of fine weather.
    When the new-moon comes at mid day it is generally expected to be followed by fine weather.
    When the sun is very red setting is it a sign of fine weather.
    A rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight.
    When the wind blows from the west we generally have fine weather.
    When the swallows fly high it is a sign of fine weather.
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