School: Kilcornan (roll number 2911)
- Location:
- Moig East Glebe, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Maidín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0503, Page 422
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- Signs of Fine Weather.When the im socair a "buttery dew" or oily dew is seen on the grass in early morning.When people living about ten miles north of the railway line can hear the train on its way from Rathkeale to Adare.When the frog changes its coat from dark brown to golden, we are sure of fine weather.
- Signs of Bad Weather.When there is a large halo around the moon.
When soot falls down the chimney.
When there is a blue flame in the fire.
When the swallow flies low.
When the sky is red to the east in the morning.
When the dust rises off the road.
When the smoke puffs down the chimney.
When the walls weep.
When the sun sets in a murky sky.(continues on next page)
