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School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)

Location:
Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 476

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    Summer's morning it is a sign of rain.
    33. When your corns get sore it is a sign of rain.
    34. When you can hear a far off church bell ringing, when the frogs turn black and when you see "willie the wisp" flying about these are all signs of rain.
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  2. Good Weather

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    Good Weather.
    35. When the sun goes down red it is a sign that the following day will be sunny.
    36. When there is a heavy dew it is the sign of a fine day also.
    37. When the grass-hoppers sing in the grass it is a sign of fime weather.
    38. When the lakes flow clear it is a sign of fine weather.
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