School: Kentstown (roll number 1599)

Location:
Kentstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Lúasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0684, Page 375

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    It is a sign of fine weather to see the swallows flying high. When frogs croak and make a loud din good weather is fortold. When the sky is red and the noise of a train or a bell is heard a long distance away there will be either frost or fine weather. It is also a good sign to see sheep playing in the fields.
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  2. Many people have old rhythms about the weather and many times they have proved themselves true. The following are the best known locally-
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