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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0112, Page 265

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    When the sky is very red in the evening it is the sign of a very cold day.
    If there is a very cold evening after a very hot day the next day will be very hot also.
    When ducks are screeching very loud it is the sign of rain. When an ass brays it is the sign of bad weather.
    When swallows are flying low, it is the sign of rain.
    When there is a golden
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dennis Finnegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Margaret Grealy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo