School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 01_004

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 01_004

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  1. It is the usual custom of the old people to tell a few days beforehand the kind of weather that is expected. They have many signs.
    When the sun goes down red in the west people say it is the sign of fine weather. If the clouds float quickly across the sky a storm is expected. If there is a ring round the moon at night
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    English
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    Bridgie Philbin
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    Lislackagh, Co. Mayo