School: St Patrick's, Ballyfarnon (roll number 13978)

Location:
Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon
Teachers:
Mark Hanly Thos. Feeny
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0231, Page 184

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  1. When the fog rises from the river it is a sign of good weather.
    When the clouds go very fast it is a sign of rain.
    When there are no clouds in the sky it is the sign of a dry day.
    When the hens run for shelter it is a sign of rain.
    When crows fly high it is a sign of good weather.
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    Nuala Conlon
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    Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon