School: Ardvarney (roll number 15116)

Location:
Ardvarney, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Amhaltúin
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  1. 1) The south wind is said to bring good hot weather.
    2) When the wind is coming from the east it is a sign of very dry weather.
    3) When the north wind blows it is a sign of snow. The west wind brings wet foggy weather.
    4) When the cat lies with her back turned to the fire it is a sign of rain.
    5) When the sheep are running in the field from bush to bush it is a sign of rain.
    6) When the goats run home storm is at hand.
    7) When the sky is clear at the direction in which the wind is coming from, or when the swallows fly high we expect good weather.
    8) When the crane flies towards the North we feel that good weather will come.
    9) When the frog's color is yellow people know that they will have good weather.
    10) When the sky is blue in colour we expect good weather.
    11) When the sky is black in colour it is a sign of rain.
    12) When the lakes are dead and dull we see sign of rain.
    13) When the mountains appear near at hand storm is expected but when they appear far away we expect good weather.
    14) When the bees are flying about gathering honey we expect good weather.
    15) If smoke goes straight from a chimney it is a sign of calm weather.
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    Age
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    Address
    Tully, Co. Leitrim