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School: Coolanarney

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Coolanarney, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
D. Mac Gairbhíth
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0809, Page 255

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    sky morning or evening it is the sign of unsettled weather.
    9. When the moon is on its back and a ring encircles it rain will follow.
    10. If you saw a cat tearing her claws against a stick is a sign of wind.
    11. If you see animals sleeping in the day it is the sign of rain.
    12. When soot falls from the chimney it is a sign of bad weather.
    13. If the sun goes down red it is the sign of frost.
    14. When the wild geese comes to the uplands, they denote frost and severe weather.
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