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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Longphort (roll number 12942)

Location:
Longford, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr M. Aloysius
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0767, Page 183

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  1. Weather-Signs (continued)

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    picking their feathers, it is a sign of a storm.
    Fires go dull when snow is at hand
    The crows do not fly much when it is going to rain
    Blue blazes are seen in the fire when it is going to rain
    When sheep come down from high lands, when it is going to rain
    A persons corns pain them when rain is near
    A red sunset is a sign of good weather
    A high bright sky is a sign of good weather.
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