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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Inis (roll number 7315)

Location:
Inis, Co. an Chláir
Teacher:
Máire Ní Dhomhnalláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0610, Page 198

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0610, Page 198

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  1. Signs of Good Weather (continued)

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    When donkeys bray it is a sign that good weather is at hand.
    Swallows flying high is a sure sign of good weather.
    When the crescent moon stands up straight in the sky fine weather is due.
    If a bird comes inland.
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  2. Signs of Frost

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    A clear sky and north wind in the evening mean the coming of frost.
    When wild geese are seen flying from the hill, it is a sign of frost.
    Some people know that frost is coming when the smoke blows down the chimney.
    If you heard the train going over an iron bridge when far away it is a sign of frost.
    A clear sky and the stars twinkling is also a sign of frost.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Fallon
    Gender
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