School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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  1. If the sky is clear and bright fine weather is certain. If the moon is dark and clouded it is the sign of rain. If the stars are very bright and numerous it is the sign of fine weather and if there is a rainbow in the sky it is the sign of rain. When the wind blows from the west we get most rain. When the crows fly low it is the sign of rain
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    Nora Buckley
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    Toor, Co. Kerry