School: Cill an Mhuilinn, Malla (roll number 15903)

Location:
Killavullen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Donncha Magner
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  1. When there is a reddening in the eastren sky in the morning it is a sign of rain.
    When there is a reddening in the westren sky in the evening it is a sign of dry weather.
    When there are big white clouds in the sky at noon it is a sign of rain.
    A halo around the moon is a sign of bad weather.
    When there is a rainbow in the sky in the morning it is a sign of rain.
    The wind blowing in the direction of the sun is a sign of good weather.
    When the wind turns suddenly to the south it is a sign of rain. The south east east wind brings the most rain in my district.
    When the sky is purple it is a sign of thunder. When the hills appear near it is a sign of rain.
    When the wind is high and blows
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