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School: Cabra, Kingscourt

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Cabra, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Violet Irwin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1008, Page 120

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    To see a circle around the moon is supposed to be the sign of bad weather. We also expect bad weather when the south wind blows.
    To see the swallows fly low or a mist on the bogs is a sign of coming rain.
    To see the smoke from the chimney going up straight is the sign of good weather.
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    To see the cat sit close to the fire and to see a black ring round the moon are signs of bad weather.
    To see blue flames in the fire and to see a ring round the moon are signs of storm.
    To see the sea-birds fly high is a sign of good weather.
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    Olive Frazer
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