School: Cill Chiaráin

Location:
Kilkerrin, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Caitlín, Bean Uí Chuimín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0080, Page 129

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  1. Signs of fine weather
    If the sun sink with a very clear red colour.
    If the sheep do not graze until late in the morning.
    If a bat or a bumble bee are seen flying at dusk.
    If the crows are seen flying high on their home-ward journey.
    If the lakes appear shallow and quite clear.
    When the sea gulls remain on the sea shore.
    When the robin is seen facing the wind and singing clearly.
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