School: Mullinahone (C.) (roll number 15363)

Location:
Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Máire Ní Shéaghdha
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  1. 1. Dew on the grass in the morning.
    2. Wind from the south brings moist, warm weather.
    3. A rainbow at night.
    4. Fog going up the hill.
    5. Smoke coming straight from the chimney
    6. Swallows flying high.
    7. Wind blowing from the south is the sign of warm, soft weather.
    8. A red sunset denotes a fine day on the morrow.
    9. Red sky in the evening.
    "Wet and windy May
    Fills barns with corn and hay."
    "St. Brigid brings every 2nd day fine.
    St. Patrick brings every day fine."
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