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School: Geashill (2)

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Geashill, Co. Offaly
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Ruby Hopper
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0804, Page 031

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  1. Weather Signs

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    Red sunset means fine weather
    Red in the morning which is known as "Dublin Red" means a wet day.
    Rain from Ard Station means a whole wet day.
    Hens coming out while raining means the day will not clear up.
    Sheep feeding early - wet day.
    Crows cawing and gliding - storm.
    Gulls inland - bad weather.
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