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

Location:
Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon
Teachers:
Mark Hanly Thos. Feeny
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    If we have a bright sunset it is a sign of good weather.
    If the sun sets watery it is a sign of rain or if it rises watery it is also a sign of rain.
    If there are sharp horns on the new moon it is a sign of storm.
    If the stars come out early it is a sign of good weather.
    If clouds are in the form of goat's hair it is a sign of good weather.
    If geese fly about the air or if they walk about waving their wings it is a sign of storm.
    If a hawk stands in the air with out-stretched wings it is a sign of rain.
    If curlews whistle it is a sign of rain.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Mc Manus
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tullytawen, Co. Roscommon