School: Magoney
- Location:
- Maigh Gamhnaí, Co. Mhuineacháin
- Teacher: M. Ní Mhaolchraoibhe
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- Moon
If the moon looks pale we expect rain. If the moon is red we expect wind.
If the moon is not her own colour we expect fair weatherStars
If the sky is covered with bright stars it is the sign of frost.Clouds
When the sky is covered with dark clouds it is the sign of rain.
If the clouds are moving it is the sign of rain.Rainbow
When you see a rainbow in the morning it is the sign of rain.Wind
When the wind comes from the East, it is the sign of snow. When the wind comes from the West it is the sign of thunder. When the wind comes from the North it is the sign of frost. When the wind blows from the South it is the sign of rain.Storm
When there is a big ring round the moon it is the sign of storm.
When you see the seagulls and the(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Brigidh Ní Coillte
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 11
- Address
- Carraig Uí Cheallaigh, Co. Mhuineacháin
