School: Loreto Convent, Bray

Location:
Bray, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Sr. Anthony
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  1. A sky full of stars this time of the year means heavy frost.
    A ring round a full moon is the sign of good weather coming.
    A red sky in the morning is the sign of a windy day.
    Wind blowing from the South is the sign of rain.
    Sea gulls coming on land is the sign of a storm at sea.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patricia Dunphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bray, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Dunphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bray, Co. Wicklow