School: Asdee (C.) (roll number 10502)

Location:
Astee, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Siobhán, Bean Uí Shlataire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 026

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    showers of rain.
    If wind is north or north-east frosty or cold weather can be expected.
    Easterly wind brings sickness.
    The crane leaves the shore and comes towards the land when bad weather is coming and goes to the shore when good weather is expected.
    A circle round the moon at night is a sign of fog or rain.
    The sun to be like a ball of fire when setting is a sign of fine weather.
    When rain is coming the dog and cat want to stay indoors.
    When we have spring tides and when they do not come near the banks it is a sign of good weather.
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