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School: Sonna (roll number 1422)

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Kildallan, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs O' Connell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0740, Page 166

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    In the summer when the swallows are in Ireland, and fly high it is the sign of fine weather, and when they fly low it is the sign of rain.
    When the sun goes down in the evening in a red ball. it is said the following day will be fine.
    When the distant hills are looking near it is the sign of rain, and when they seem far away, it is the sign of good weather.
    When the surface of a lake or sea is rough it is the sign of wind, and when it is calm it is there sign of fine weather.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kate Donegan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Occupation
    Pupil
    Address
    Sonna Demesne, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    parents
    Relation
    Parent