School: Dalystown (roll number 15307)

Location:
Dalystown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Kathleen Grehan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 117

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 117

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    When they lie on late it is a sign of a fine day.
    Stars falling and running along the sky is a sign of rain.
    A wide circle round the moon is a sign of rain.
    South wind brings rain in this district.
    The dog gets sick and eats grass when it is going to rain.
    When Clonaslee Mountains are to be seen it is a sign of rain.
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  2. Boyle - the robber. He was a robber in this district and one time when he was pursured by the soldiers
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