School: Monedarragh, Mostrim (roll number 7642)

Location:
Monadarragh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Conghaile
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    55. If there's a fog in the morning and it goes up in the sky it's a sign of rain, and if the fog goes down it is a sign of a good day.
    56. If the smoke goes up the chimney straight, it's the sign of good weather.
    57. If the sky is red it's a sign of rain.
    58. If the fire is burning bright it's the sign of good weather.
    59. If you hear the flies humming in the evening it's the sign of good weather.
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Nugent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford