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School: Borris (B.)

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An Bhuiríos, Co. Cheatharlach
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Ss. Ó Loinneáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0904, Page 377

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  2. Weather-Lore

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    1. Black clouds in the sky are the sign of rain.
    2. When the goats go home early it it the sign of thunder.
    3. Many stars in the sky is a sign of frost.
    4. When it gets very cold and windy it is the sign of snow.
    5. A redeness in the sky at evening is the sign of a fine day.
    6. A whistling wind is the sign of rain too.
    7. A rainbow at morning is the shepherds warning.
    A rainbow at night is the sailors delight.
    8. When the cows flock together and look for shelter it is the sign of a storm.
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