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School: Ros Mór, Béal Átha Fhinghín (roll number 10378)

Location:
Rossmore, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Michéal Ó Corcora
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0307, Page 046

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    rheumatism. Mice are heard squeaking around the house. People who frequently suffer from head-aches have sharp pains in the head.
    When it is going to be cold:-
    Robins and other small birds approach quite close to our windows. The fire burns brightly in the grate and this is also a sign that the weather is going to be fine.
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    When rain is approaching the sky is dark and cloudy. A halo appears around the moon. Stars are not to be seen except on a fine night. The crows are seen pitching on a stony fence or on bare rocks. All animals look for shelter. The cat sits by the fire, and the dog eats grass.
    The hills look near and foggy the sea may be heard far away and is very noisy. In
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Julia Carey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmeen, Co. Cork