School: Ballymakenny, Drogheda (roll number 831)

Location:
Ballymakenny, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Chearbhaill
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  1. The "bull" is the name given to a group of 14 bright stars. When the "bull" is on its legs it is a sign of bad weather.
    The "dog" is a group of stars which resemble a dog.
    The "seven sisters" are seven bright stars seen in the southern sky.
    The "Golden Rod is formed by three bright stars seen in the east
    The "Soldiers Glove" is a group of stars resembling a glove. It is seen in the Northern skies.
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