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School: Killorglin (C.) (roll number 12833)

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Cill Orglan, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Úna Nic Choluim
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    1. If there is a circle round the moon, it means bad weather.
    2. If the wind is from the north there will be snow.
    3. If the wild geese go to the west, there is going to be very bad weather.
    4. If a dog gets a fit, and stiffens (in) (it) is a sign of thunder.
    5. If a blackbird is near the house, it is a sign of bad weather.
    6. If a sudden gust of wind comes, and if you hear the sea noising there is supposed to be three days' thunder.
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