School: Faithlegg (B.), Portláirge (roll number 11614)
- Location:
- Faithlegg, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Peter Lyons
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Various pupilsIt is said that if the redness of the Sun in the evening spreads far to the n North it is a sign of bad weather.A watery Sun in the morning is a sign of a bad day.It is said that if there is a circle around the moon in the night it is a sign of bad weather.If there are black clouds in the sky we are going to have rain.The South-Westerly wind brings us most rain.If the Curlew is seen flying inland and crying it is a sign of bad weather.When the goat comes down from the mountain it is a sign of rain.When the Plover fly's down from the mountain to the plain it is a signof a coming storm.When the cat washes her face behind a range [?](continues on next page)
