School: Grian Airbh (Graine), Urlingford (roll number 6017)

Location:
Graine, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhubhshláine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0867, Page 208

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  2. When there is a circle around the moon it is the sign of rain.
    When the wind is from Kildreena Hill it is the sign of rain.
    When the birds are flying low it is sign of rain.
    When cattle are running it is the sigh of great heat.
    If dogs eat grass it is the sign of rain.
    When the smoke ascends it is sign of fine weather and when the smoke descends it is the sign of rain.
    When the wind blows from
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