School: Rosses's Point (roll number 12133)

Location:
Rosses Point, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Raighne
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  1. 1. A red sky in the morning is the sailors warning a red sky in the night is the sailors delight.
    2. When the sun goes down red it is a good sign.
    3. The long boat towing the ship is bad sign.
    4. The south-east wind known as the Ballintogher wind always brings rain.
    5. The wind from the east is neither good for man nor beast.
    6. The north-east wind is always cold and dry.
    7. The westerly wind is mild but damp.
    8. The north-west and south-west wind in winter are usually strong often reaching gale force.
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