School: Durrow (B.) (roll number 3517)

Location:
Durrow, Co. Laois
Teacher:
P. Sabhaois
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0830, Page 062

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0830, Page 062

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    The farther the circle is from the moon the nearer the storm; the nearer the circle is to the moon the farther is the storm
    A number of stars in the sky is the sign of frost.
    Signs from animals & plants
    If the cat sits with her back to the fire 'tis a sign of cold weather.
    When seagulls come into land 'tis a sign of a storm at sea
    If swallows fly low 'tis a sign of rain; if they fly high 'tis a sign of fine weather.
    If crows toss about in the sky tis a sign of rain.
    If the creeper loses its crown early 'tis a sign of an early winter.
    (continues on next page)
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