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School: Glynn (C.) (roll number 4602)

Location:
Glynn, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 340

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    When there is a large ring around the moon it is a sure sign of rain.
    If the sheep are grazing early in the morning, we shall have rain, but if they are lying down it is a sign of fine weather.
    If the wind is blowing from the north we shall have snow.
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    Many signs are known by the old people for bad weather. When you see the sunbeams from the sun or when you see the sun going down in a bank of clouds, it is a sign of rain. Another sign of rain is when frogs croak and come into the dwelling house. Even the floor in many cases get damp, and the kettle often
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