School: Dalystown (roll number 15307)
- Location:
- Dalystown, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Kathleen Grehan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 116
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- When the smoke goes up directly when it goes outside it is a sign of rain.
When the ashes is purple and blue it is a sign of storm.
When the crows are flying past in great numbers agus screeching it is a sign of wind.
When there are a lot of siogáin pissmires agus big wings on them buzzing and flying around it is a sign of rain and thunder.
When the sky is red west it is a sign of fine weather.
When it is red in the east in the morning it is called Dublin red and is a sign of rain.
When sheep are up early feeding it is a sign of a wet day and(continues on next page)
